Removal

VALVE BODY REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle valve lever at transaxle.
3. Disconnect gearshift cable from gearshift lever at transaxle.
4. Disconnect torque converter clutch solenoid connector.
5. Raise vehicle on hoist.





6. Remove transaxle oil pan bolts (Fig. 295).





7. Separate oil pan from case and drain fluid into suitable container (Fig. 296).





8. Remove oil filter-to-valve body screws (Fig. 297).





9. Remove oil filter and gasket (Fig. 298).





10. Remove cooler bypass valve from valve body (Fig. 299).





11. Remove park rod e-clip, (Fig. 300).





12. Remove park rod from valve body (Fig. 301).





13. Remove valve body-to-transaxle case bolts (Fig. 302).





14. Remove valve body from transaxle. Note orientation of governor tubes (Fig. 303).