Main Control Valve Body: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.

Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Drain Plug
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NOTE: Clean the area around the connector to prevent contamination of the solenoid body connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Body Electrical Connector

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NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts

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Remove the 16 transmission fluid pan screws, fluid pan and gasket.
Remove the transmission fluid filter.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter Mounting Screws
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Remove the reverse servo.

Fig 5: Locating Reverse Servo
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Remove the solenoid body.

Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Body Mounting Screws
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Remove the manual control valve detent spring.

Fig 7: Locating Manual Control Valve Detent Spring
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Remove the main control valve body.

Fig 8: Locating Main Control Valve Body
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