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Overhaul Procedure Steps

NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the transmission.
^ For the specific step listed below, refer to that step under "Repair Instructions".
^ For the complete list of procedures, refer to "Repair Instructions".




Overhaul Procedure:


[ ] Torque Converter Removal
[ ] Torque Converter End Play Check
[ ] Transmission Holding Fixture Installation
[ ] Draining Transmission Fluid
[ ] Speed Sensors Removal

[ ] Case Extension Assembly Removal
[ ] Transmission Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Oil Filter Assembly Removal
[ ] Transmission Wire Harness Removal
[ ] Control Valve Body Assembly Removal

[ ] Manual 2-1 Band Servo Assembly Removal
[ ] Low and Reverse Band Servo Assembly Removal
[ ] Low and Reverse Band Servo Pin Check
[ ] Manual Shift Shaft Removal
[ ] Parking System Components Removal

[ ] Front End Play Check
[ ] Rear Unit End Play Check
[ ] Pump Assembly Removal
[ ] Overdrive Assembly Removal
[ ] Fourth Clutch Assembly Removal

[ ] Forward Clutch Assembly Removal
[ ] Direct Clutch Assembly Removal
[ ] Manual 2-1 Band Removal
[ ] Intermediate Clutch Assembly Removal
[ ] Center Support and Gear Unit Assembly Removal

[ ] Low and Reverse Band Removal
[ ] Output Shaft Seal Removal
[ ] Transmission Case Inspection
[ ] Output Shaft Seal Installation
[ ] Parking System Components Installation

[ ] Low and Reverse Band/Thrust Washer Installation
[ ] Center Support and Gear Unit Assembly Disassemble
[ ] Output Carrier Pinion End Play
[ ] Reaction Carrier Pinion End Play
[ ] Reaction Carrier Assemble

[ ] Center Support Assembly Disassemble
[ ] Center Support Reconditioning Repair
[ ] Center Support Assembly Assemble
[ ] Reaction Drum and Carrier Assembly Assemble
[ ] Center Support and Gear Unit Assembly Installation

[ ] Rear Unit End Play Check (2)
[ ] Center Support Bolt/Cooler Pipe Fitting Install
[ ] Intermediate Clutch Installation
[ ] Intermediate Clutch Piston Travel Check
[ ] Manual 2-1 Band Installation

[ ] Direct Clutch Assembly Disassemble
[ ] Direct Clutch Assemble
[ ] Direct Clutch Installation
[ ] Direct Clutch Piston Travel Check
[ ] Forward Clutch Disassemble

[ ] Forward Clutch Assemble
[ ] Forward Clutch Piston Travel Check
[ ] Forward Clutch Hub Assemble
[ ] Forward Clutch Installation
[ ] Fourth Clutch Assembly Disassemble

[ ] Fourth Clutch Assembly Assemble
[ ] Fourth Clutch Piston Travel Check
[ ] Fourth Clutch Assembly Installation
[ ] Overrun Clutch Assembly Disassemble
[ ] Overrun Clutch Assembly Assemble

[ ] Overrun Clutch Piston Travel Check
[ ] Overdrive Carrier Pinion End Play Check
[ ] Overdrive Carrier Assembly Disassemble
[ ] Overdrive Carrier Assembly Assemble
[ ] Turbine Shaft Disassemble

[ ] Turbine Shaft Assemble
[ ] Overdrive Carrier Assemble
[ ] Turbine Shaft/Overdrive Carrier Installation
[ ] Fourth Clutch Plate Installation
[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Disassemble

[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Cover Disassemble
[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Cover Assemble
[ ] Trans Oil Pump Body to Gear Face Clearance Check
[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Body Disassemble
[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Body Flatness Check

[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Body Assemble
[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Assemble
[ ] Transmission Oil Pump Assembly Installation
[ ] Front End Play Check (2)
[ ] Manual 2-1 Band Servo Assembly Disassemble

[ ] Manual 2-1 Band Servo Assembly Assemble
[ ] Manual 2-1 Band Servo Assembly Installation
[ ] Low and Reverse Band Servo Apply Pin Check
[ ] Low and Reverse Band Servo Assembly Disassemble
[ ] Low and Reverse Band Servo Assembly / Assemble

[ ] Low/Reverse Band Servo Assemble / Installation
[ ] 3RD and 4TH Clutch Accumulator Housing Removal
[ ] 3RD and 4TH Clutch Accumulator Housing Disassemble
[ ] 3RD and 4TH Clutch Accumulator Housing Assemble
[ ] Control Valve Body Assembly Disassemble

[ ] Control Valve Body Cleaning and Inspection
[ ] Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble
[ ] 3RD/4TH Clutch Accumulator Housing Installation
[ ] Control Valve Body Assembly Installation
[ ] Wiring Harness Installation

[ ] Transmission Oil Filter Installation
[ ] Transmission Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Speed Sensor Assembly Installation
[ ] Case Extension Assembly Installation
[ ] Torque Converter Assembly Installation

[ ] Holding Fixture Removal