Valve Body: Removal

NOTE: If valve body is replaced or reconditioned, the PCM Quick Learn Procedure must be performed. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK LEARN PROCEDURE )

NOTE: The Engine Cradle Crossmember assembly must be partially lowered to gain access to and remove the Valve Body assembly.

Disconnect battery negative cable.
Remove battery and tray (Fig 1) (Fig 2).

Fig 1: Identifying Battery
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Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray
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Install overhead powertrain support fixture (Tool 8534B and adapter kit 8534-12) (Fig 3):

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Fixture 8534B
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1. Remove engine oil dipstick tube-to-cylinder head fastener (Fig 4). Install lift/support bracket 8534-8 and secure with dipstick tube bolt.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lift Bracket 8534-8
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2. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor (at thermostat housing). Remove engine harness-to-cylinder head bolt. Position harness out of the way. Install and secure lift/support bracket and bolt 8534-7 as shown in (Fig 5).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lift Bracket 8534-7
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3. Assemble 8534-2 mounting bracket/sleeve assemblies to support tube 8534-1 and install to vehicle, allowing brackets to rest on inner fender ledges (Fig 6).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Support Tube And Sleeve/Brackets
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4. Assemble cross-bar 8534-3, clamp 8534-5 and support leg 8534-4 to support tube, allowing support leg to rest on radiator upper support (Fig 7).
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Crossbar And Support Leg
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5. Tighten cross-bar-to-support tube clamp 8534-5 (Fig 8), as well as mounting bracket/ sleeve 8534-2 thumb screw and hex nut to secure fixture (Fig 9).
  
  Fig 8: Tightening Clamp 8534-5
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6. Install lift bracket/hook assemblies as shown in (Fig 10) (Fig 11) (Fig 12). Tighten t-han-dles just enough to build tension between the fixture and drivetrain.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Torque Thumb Screw And Pivot Nut
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  Fig 10: Identifying T-Handle, Bracket, And Hook Assy At Rear Lift Bracket
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Disconnect gearshift cable from manual valve lever.

Fig 11: Identifying T-Handle, Bracket, And Hook Assy At Front Lift Bracket
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Fig 12: Identifying Engine Support Fixture 8534B
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Remove manual valve lever from manual shaft.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove engine mount (front and rear) to engine cradle crossmember nuts.
Place scribe marks at engine cradle crossmember and body for alignment upon reassembly.
Support cradle at rear with screw jack or equivalent. Partially remove engine cradle crossmember-to-body bolts, lowering cradle at rear enough to facilitate cradle pivoting.
Support cradle at front with screw jack or equivalent. Remove engine cradle crossmember-to-body bolts. Lower cradle at front approximately 10 inches to facilitate valve body removal.
Remove oil pan bolts (Fig 13).

Fig 13: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove oil pan (Fig 14).

Fig 14: Removing Oil Pan
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Remove oil filter (Fig 15).

Fig 15: Removing Oil Filter
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Remove the valve body-to-transaxle case bolts (Fig 16).

Fig 16: Removing Valve Body Attaching Bolts
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NOTE: To ease removal of the valve body, turn the manual valve lever fully clockwise to low or first gear.
Remove park rod rollers from guide bracket and remove valve body from transaxle (Fig 17) (Fig 18). Note position of accumulator and springs upon removal for assembly reference.

Fig 17: Removing Push Park Rod Rollers From Guide Bracket
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Fig 18: Removing Valve Body
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CAUTION: The valve body manual shaft pilot may distort and bind the manual valve if the valve body is mishandled or dropped.