Main Control Valve Body: Installation
- Install the manual control lever in the main control valve body.
- Depress the retaining tabs and push the solenoid valve body electrical connector up through the transaxle case.
- Position the main control valve body in place while connecting the manual valve link.
- Install the main control valve body assembly. Tighten the bolts in the sequence indicated.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the main control cover gasket.
- Install the main control cover. Tighten the bolts and studs in the indicated sequence.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
- Position the transmission fluid cooler tube in place and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the lower radiator hose.
- Install the shift cable and bracket.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Connect the shift cable end.
- Connect the vent hose to the main control cover.
- Connect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connector and the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
- Install the battery tray bracket.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the wiring harness to the battery tray bracket.
- Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
- Fill the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Start the engine and run through all the gears and check fluid level.
NOTE:
Inspect the solenoid valve body harness connector O-ring seal for damage. If damaged, install a new O-ring seal, before installing the connector into the case.
NOTE:
The main control cover gasket is a reusable type. Inspect the gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.
NOTE:
Install the cooler bypass valve studs in locations 3 and 11.