Valve Body

CAUTION: Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle with the ATF pan removed, or when there is no ATF in the transmission.

NOTE:
^ The valve body can also be removed while the transmission is installed in the vehicle.
^ After installing the ATF pan, fill the transmission with ATF and check the ATF level.
^ Always replace a valve body that is contaminated or damaged.





1. ATF pan
- Removing: first disconnect ATF filler pipe
2. Bolt
- Tighten to: 12 Nm (108 inch lbs.)
3. Gasket
- Always replace
- Press spacers into caskets
4. Spacer
- Press into gasket
5. ATF strainer
- Press in seal before installing
- Place ATF strainer about 3 mm into valve body (not to stop); when assembling ATF pan, strainer will be pressed to correct depth
6. Seal
- Press into ATF strainer
7. Bolt (6 mm)
- Qty: 13
- Tighten to: 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
8. Valve body
- Identification, refer to Fig. 1, below
- Transmission fluid temperature sensor is integral with conductor strip; removing and installing, refer to Fig. 2, below
- Install with conductor strip Fig. 3, below
- Operating rod for manual valve, adjusting, refer to Fig. 4, below
9. Bolt
- Tighten to: 10 Nm (84 inch lbs)
10. Wiring harness connector
- Install O-ring
11. O-ring
- Always replace
12. Sealing plug
- Remove before removing or installing one-way clutch
- Install so that the lug seats into groove in housing, refer to Fig. 5, below
- Install O-rings on plug
13. O-ring
- Always replace
14. O-ring
- Always replace
15. Manual valve operating rod
- Adjusting refer to Fig. 4, below
- Install with recessed side toward manual valve
16. Transmission housing





Fig. 1 Valve Body Identification
- Code letters are stamped on a metal data tag. The metal tag must remain on the valve body.
- Valve body and transmission applications, refer to Code Letters, Engine/Transaxle Applications, Ratios And Equipment. Application and ID

NOTE:
- A valve body without an identification tab can remain installed in the transmission.
- If the valve body must be replaced, the correct application must be determined, refer to Code Letters, Engine/Transaxle Applications, Ratios And Equipment. Application and ID





Fig. 2 Removing And Installing Conductor Strip
- Disconnect harness connector on transmission, and remove fastening clip.
- Drain ATF and remove oil pan.
- Remove cable guide.
- Pry conductor strip off solenoids in direction shown (arrow in illustration) using special tool 3373.

NOTE: If clips are damaged, the valve body must be replaced.

- Install in reverse order of removal.





Fig. 3 Installing Valve Body
- Route conductor strip as shown.
- Install without kinking or twisting.
- 6 mm bolts
- Qty: 13
- Tighten to: 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)





Fig. 4 Adjusting Manual Valve Operating Rod
- Move selector shaft to "P" position.
- Push operating rod -1- with manual valve -2- into valve body -4- in direction shown (arrow) as far as stop and tighten bolt.
- Tighten to: 3 to 4 Nm (27 to 35 inch lbs.)

CAUTION:
^ The manual valve must always rest against the stop.
^ When tightening the bolt, counter-hold in direction shown (arrow).
^ Inspection: the manual valve must be flush with the valve body with the selector lever in the "1" position.





Fig. 5 Installing Sealing Plug

CAUTION: The sealing plug must be removed from the transmission housing before removing or installing the one-way clutch. Otherwise the sealing plug and the O-ring will be damaged.