Valve Body: Disassembly

NOTE: If valve body assembly is being reconditioned, the TCM Quick Learn Procedure must be performed. (Refer to TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE )

Remove manual shaft seal (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Removing Manual Shaft Seal
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Remove Transmission Range Sensor retaining screw (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Range Sensor
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Remove Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb and Transmission Range Sensor (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Removing Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb & Transmission Range Sensor
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Remove 2/4 Accumulator Retaining Plate (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Removing 2/4 Accumulator Retaining Plate
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Remove 2/4 Accumulator components as shown in (Fig 5).

Fig 5: Removing 2/4 Accumulator Assembly
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Remove Valve Body to Transfer Plate screws (Fig 6).

Fig 6: Removing Valve Body-To-Transfer Plate Screws
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Invert assembly and remove Transfer Plate (Fig 7). Beware of loose check balls.

Fig 7: Removing Transfer Plate
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Remove oil screen (Fig 8).

Fig 8: Removing Oil Screen
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Remove the overdrive clutch (#5) check valve (Fig 9)

Fig 9: Removing Overdrive Clutch (#5) Check Valve
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Remove separator plate (Fig 10).

Fig 10: Removing Separator Plate
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Remove thermal valve (Fig 11).

Fig 11: Removing Thermal Valve
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Remove check balls (Fig 12).

Fig 12: Locating Ball Check
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NOTE: Tag all valve/spring assemblies for reassembly identification.
Remove dual retainer plate using Tool 6301 (Fig 13).

Fig 13: Removing Dual Retainer Plate Using Tool 6301
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Remove regulator valve spring retainer (Fig 14).

Fig 14: Removing Regulator Valve Spring Retainer Using Tool 6302
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Remove remaining retainers as shown in (Fig 15).

Fig 15: Locating Valve Retainer
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Remove valves and springs as shown in (Figure).

NOTE: Refer to Valve Body Cleaning and Inspection for cleaning procedures.