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Band Adj, Accumulator, Valve Body, Oil Pan and Torque Converter





1. Install accumulator inner spring, piston and outer spring.
2. Verify that [1][2]park/neutral position switch has not been installed in case. Valve body can not be installed if switch is in position.





3. Install new valve body manual shaft seal in case. Lubricate seal lip and manual shaft with petroleum jelly. Start seal over shaft and into case. Seat seal with 15/16 inch, deep well socket.
4. Install valve body as follows:
a. Start park rod into park pawl. If rod will not slide past park pawl, pawl is engaged in park gear. Rotate overdrive output shaft with suitable size 12 point socket; this will free pawl and allow rod to engage.
b. Align and seat valve body on case. Be sure manual lever shaft and overdrive connector are fully seated in case.
c. Install and start all valve body attaching bolts by hand. Then tighten bolts evenly, in a diagonal pattern to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) torque. Do not overtighten valve body bolts. This could result in distortion and cross leakage after installation.
5. Install new filter on valve body. Tighten filter screws to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).





6. Install seal on [1][2]park/neutral position switch. Then install and tighten switch to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
7. Adjust front and rear bands as follows:
a. Loosen locknut on each band adjusting screw 4-5 turns.
b. Tighten both adjusting screws to 8 Nm (72 inch lbs.).
c. Back off front band adjusting screw 2-7/8 turns.
d. Back off rear band adjusting screw 2 turns.
e. Hold each adjusting screw in position and tighten locknut to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Install magnet in oil pan. Magnet seats on small protrusion at corner of pan.
9. Position new oil pan gasket on case and install oil pan. Tighten pan bolts to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
10. Install throttle valve and shift selector levers on valve body manual lever shaft.
11. Apply small quantity of dielectric grease to terminal pins of solenoid case connector and neutral switch.

CAUTION: If the condition of the transmission before the overhaul procedure caused excessive metallic or fiber contamination in the fluid, replace the torque converter and reverse flush the cooler(s) and cooler lines. Fluid contamination and transmission failure can result if not done.

12. Install torque converter. Use C-clamp or metal strap to hold converter in place for installation.
13. Fill transmission with recommended fluid.
14. Road test vehicle to verify repair.