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Control Valve Body: Installation

  1. Push the solenoid valve body harness connector up through the transaxle case. Install NEW O-ring on valve body harness connector receptacle. Install receptacle in transaxle case. See Figure .
  2. Insert "Z" link into end of manual valve. See Figure . Place valve body in position on transaxle case and install 12 valve body bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence to specification. See Figure . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Loosen nut on ball stud of manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly. See Fig 2 .
  3. Remove manual detent lever bolt and lever assembly. Using Shifter Shaft Alignment Tool (T94P-77000-H), move manual control lever shaft to Drive position. See Fig 1 . Install pin to hold the shifter shaft alignment tool in position. Move manual valve detent lever assembly to Drive position.
  4. Snug nut on ball stud. Remove shifter pin. Rotate shifter shaft alignment tool until socket can be installed on nut. Tighten nut on ball stud to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Rotate lever back to Drive position and recheck adjustment. Remove pin and alignment tool.
  5. Install manual detent lever assembly. Tighten bolt to specification. Install main control cover (side cover) with NEW gasket. Tighten bolts in sequence to specification. See Figure . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. To complete installation, reverse removal procedures. Install transaxle drain plug and tighten to specification. See Figure . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install splash shield. Lower the vehicle.
  7. NOTE: Before installing the vent tube hose, clean out any obstructions in the hose using low air pressure. Install the vent tube hose, and clamp.
  8. Connect the transaxle harness connector, and the TR sensor connector. See Figure . Install the intake tube and air cleaner cover. Connect the breather tube and MAF sensor.
  9. Install battery tray, battery and connect the battery cables. Fill the transaxle with appropriate fluid to proper level and check for correct transaxle operation. See LUBRICATION  .
Fig 1: Installing Shifter Shaft Alignment Tool
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Fig 2: Locating Ball Stud Nut
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