Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: If valve body is replaced or reconditioned, the "Quick-Learn" Procedure must be performed.

1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
2) Disconnect gearshift cable from manual valve lever.
3) Remove manual valve lever from manual shaft.
4) Raise vehicle on hoist.

Fig. 341 Oil Pan Bolts:

5) Remove oil pan bolts (Fig. 341).

Fig. 342 Oil Pan:

6) Remove oil pan (Fig. 342).

Fig. 343 Oil Filter:

7) Remove oil filter (Fig. 343).

Fig. 344 Valve Body Attaching Bolts:

8) Remove the valve body-to-transaxle case bolts (Fig. 344).

NOTE: To ease removal of the valve body, turn the manual valve lever fully clockwise to low or first gear.

Fig. 345 Push Park Rod Rollers from Guide Bracket:

Fig. 346 Valve Body Removal/Installation:

9) Remove park rod rollers from guide bracket and remove valve body from transaxle (Fig. 345) (Fig. 346).

CAUTION: The valve body manual shaft pilot may distort and bind the manual valve if the valve body is mishandled or dropped.