Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor: Installation

Install the OSS sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolt And OSS Sensor
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NOTE: If cleaning the main control assembly or inspecting the valves, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY . If installing a new main control assembly, continue with this procedure.

Fig 2: Locating Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate

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Position the OSS and TR sensor wiring harnesses and install the main control-to-transaxle separator plate.

NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.

Fig 3: Locating Main Control Valve Body

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Install the main control.

NOTE: Make sure not to pinch the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) or Transmission Range (TR) sensor wiring harnesses when installing the main control or damage to the sensors can occur.

NOTE: Install the different length bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Install the main control valve body, the main control valve body nut and the 22 main control valve body bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Main Control Valve Body, Main Control Valve Body Nut And Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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Route the OSS sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
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Install the main control-to-main control cover grommet.

Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
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Clean the main control cover sealing surface and inspect for damage.

Fig 8: Locating Main Control Cover Sealing Surface
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Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.

Fig 9: Applying Silicone To Main Control Sealing Surface Of Transaxle Case
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Position the main control cover in place.

Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover
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NOTE: Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seals is on the inside of the main control cover. Transmission fluid leak will occur.

NOTE: Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.

Tighten the 8 main control cover bolts and 5 stud bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
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Position the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and transmission fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Nuts
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Connect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.

Fig 13: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
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Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.

Fig 14: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.

Fig 15: Locating Retainers And Splash Shields
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Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.
Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.