Main Control Valve Body: Installation

NOTE: Make sure that the drive pin of the manual valve detent lever assembly engages the manual valve in the correct location prior to installing the bolts.

Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body using the 2 alignment bolts as a guide.

Fig 1: Identifying Main Control Valve Body
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NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the 11 long main control valve body bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Long Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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NOTE: Lubricate the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid O-rings with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Position the EPC solenoid bracket and loosely install the bolt.

Fig 3: Locating Bolt And EPC Solenoid Bracket
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NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.
Loosely install the 12 short main control valve body bolts.

Fig 4: Locating 12 Short Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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Install the manual control valve detent lever spring and loosely install the bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
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Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Control Valve Body Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Inspect the lead frame for damage.
- Using the special tool, check all the lead frame solenoid connections. The gauge should fit tightly and not fall out after being inserted.
- If the special tool passes through any lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it makes a good contact, install a new lead frame.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Lead Frame Connector Pins
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Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids.
- Connect the bulkhead inter-connector by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.
- Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
- Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
- Connect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Molded Lead Frame For Solenoids
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Install the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER in this article.