Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , removing and installing

NOTE:

Observe general repair notes → Repair instructions .
Rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules for cleanliness when working on transmission .

Removing

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 can be removed with transmission installed.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Bolts & Twin Lip Oil Seal

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Remove bolts - arrows - and pull out Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 without tilting it.
Remove twin lip oil seal - A - from Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.

NOTE:

When positioning Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , ensure sensor on control module is not damaged.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Fig 2: Identifying Sensors Of Soiling And Metal Shavings

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If necessary, clean sensors - A - , - C - and - D - of soiling and metal shavings.
Clean selector shaft → Selector shaft, cleaning .

Fig 3: Coating New O-Rings On Hydraulic Control Module With ATF

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Before installing Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , coat new O-rings - A - on hydraulic control module with ATF.

Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Control Module Components

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Harness connectors - A - , - B - and - C - on rear side of control module must engage on hydraulic control module.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Bolts & Twin Lip Oil Seal

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After connecting Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , the following steps must be performed:

Use Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 for this.

Torque specification

Component	Nm
Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 to hydraulic control module	10