42RLE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Body-Valve: Removal

NOTE: If valve body is being reconditioned or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transmission Sensors & Connectors

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1 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR

2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

3 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

4 - VARIABLE LINE PRESSURE CONNECTOR

5 - TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR

1. Disconnect the transmission range sensor (5) and solenoid/pressure switch assembly wiring connectors. See Fig 1.
2. Disconnect the variable line pressure connector (4), if equipped.
3. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever (at the transmission).
4. Move the manual shift lever clockwise as far as it will go. This should be one position past the L position. Then remove the manual shift lever.
   Fig 2: Removing/Installing Transmission Oil Pan Bolts

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   1 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN

   2 - BOLTS

   NOTE: One of the oil pan bolts has a sealing patch applied from the factory. Separate this bolts for reuse.
5. Remove transmission pan bolts (2). See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Removing/Installing Transmission Oil Pan

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   1 - TRANSMISSION OIL PAN

6. Remove transmission oil pan (1). See Fig 3.
   Fig 4: Removing/Installing Transmission Filter

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   1 - TRANSMISSION FILTER

7. Remove oil filter (1) from valve body. It is held in place by two screws. See Fig 4.
   Fig 5: Removing/Installing Valve Body Bolts

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   1 - BOLTS

8. Remove valve body bolts-to-case (1). See Fig 5.
   Fig 6: Removing/Installing Valve Body

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   1 - VALVE BODY

   CAUTION: The overdrive and underdrive accumulators and springs may fall out when removing the valve body.
9. Carefully remove valve body assembly (1) from the transmission. See Fig 6.