Removal

REMOVAL




Figure 1 Oil Pan Bolts


1 - OIL PAN BOLTS (USE RTV UNDER BOLT HEADS)


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.
5. Remove oil pan bolts (Figure 1).




Figure 2 Oil Pan






6. Remove oil pan (Figure 2).




Figure 3 Oil Filter






7. Remove oil filter (Figure 3).




Figure 4 Valve Body Attaching Bolts






8. Remove the valve body-to-transaxle case bolts (Figure 4).




Figure 5 Push Park Rod Rollers from Guide Bracket







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

9. Remove park rod rollers from guide bracket (1) (Figure 5).




Figure 6 Valve Body Removal/Installation


1 - VALVE BODY

10. Remove valve body from transaxle

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