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Valve Body Installation

1. Install new manual lever shaft seal in case. Use 15/16 deep well socket to install seal.
2. Make sure neutral switch has not been installed in case. Remove switch if necessary as it will interfere with valve body installation.





3. Install new seal rings on accumulator piston. Lubricate accumulator piston, seals and accumulator bore with transmission fluid.
4. Install accumulator piston and spring in case.
5. Place valve body manual lever in low to move park lock rod rearward.
6. Position valve body on case. Work park rod past sprag and install valve body-to-case bolts finger tight.
7. Install [1][2]park/neutral position switch in case. Tighten switch to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.





8. Align valve body on case.
9. Install and tighten valve body-to-case bolts alternately and evenly to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque. Start at center and work outward when tightening bolts. Do not overtighten valve body bolts. This could result in distortion and cross leakage after installation.
10. Connect converter clutch solenoid wire to case connector.





11. Install new filter on valve body. Tighten filter screws to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).