Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. If equipped, turn the air suspension switch off.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Drain transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter.

5. CAUTION: Do not pull on the plastic lead frame. This may cause damage to the connector ends. Carefully pry up on locking tab and disconnect the connector.





Disconnect the solenoid and sensor electrical connectors.
1 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor.
2 Shift solenoids SSA(1) and SSB(2).
3 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid.
4 Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid.





6. Remove the shift solenoid and the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the shift solenoid and the Torque Converter (TCC) solenoid.
7. Remove the manual valve detent spring.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the manual valve detent spring.





8. Remove the 23 valve body to case bolts.
9. Remove the main control valve body.

INSTALLATION

1. NOTE: Ensure that the drive pin of the manual valve detent lever assembly engages the manual valve in the proper location prior to installing the bolts.





Position the main control valve body gasket and main control valve body using the two alignment bolts as a guide.

2. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.





Loosely install the bolts.

3. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.





Loosely install the bolts.





4. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring.
1 Position the manual control valve detent lever spring.
2 Install the bolt.





5. Tighten the main control valve body bolts in the sequence shown.





6. Install the shift solenoid and the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid.
- Install the shift solenoid and the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid.





7. Connect the molded lead frame to the sensor.
- Connect the bulkhead connector.
- Connect the Electronic Pressure Control (EPC).
- Connect the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC).
- Connect the shift solenoid SSA/SS1 and SSB/SS2.

8. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the grommet remains in the main control bore, carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the grommet. Use care not to damage the main control bore.

NOTE: If transmission is being serviced for a contamination-related failure, use a new filter and seal.





Replace fluid filter and seal as required.





9. Position the (B) pan magnet into the (A) transmission fluid pan.

10. NOTE: The pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage; if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.





Install the transmission fluid pan.
1 Position the transmission fluid pan gasket.
2 Position the transmission fluid pan.





11. Install the bolts.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the battery ground cable.
14. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.