Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair
Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement1. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
3. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and lift it up to create clearance between the transmission and front subframe.
4. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (A), gasket (B), and dowel pins (C).
5. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve connectors, remove the solenoid mounting bolts, then hold the solenoid valve body and remove the shift valves. Do not hold the connector to remove the shift solenoid valve.
6. Install the new O-rings (two O-rings per solenoid valve) (F) on the reused solenoid valve.
NOTE: A new solenoid valve comes with new O-rings. If you install a new solenoid valve, use the O-rings provided on it.
7. Install shift solenoid valves C, D, and E. While holding the shift solenoid valve body, be sure to install the solenoid valves until their mounting brackets contact the servo body.
8. Install shift solenoid valves A and B. While holding the shift solenoid valve body, be sure to install the solenoid valves until their mounting brackets contact the bracket of the installed solenoid. Install the solenoid mounting bolts and tighten them.
NOTE: Do not install solenoid valves A and B before installing shift solenoid valves D and E. If solenoid valves A and B are installed before solenoid valves D and E, it may damage the hydraulic control system.
9. Connect the shift solenoid valve D connector (G) with the ATF temperature sensor.
10. Connect the solenoid valve A connector (BLU wire), solenoid valve B connector (ORN wire), solenoid valve C connector (GRN wire), and solenoid valve E connector (RED wire).
11. Install the shift solenoid valve cover, dowel pins and a new gasket.
12. Install the ATF cooler inlet line with the line bolt and the new sealing washers. Create clearance with the jack between the transmission and the front subframe to tighten the line bolt to the specified torque with the torque wrench.
13. Secure the ATF cooler line bracket on the shift solenoid valve cover with the bolt.
14. Check the connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then connect the connector securely.
15. Remove the transmission jack.
16. Refill the transmission with ATF.