Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair
Shift Solenoid Valve Test/Replacement1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).
NOTE: If the HDS does not communicate with the PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
2. Select Shift Solenoid A, B, C, and D Test in Miscellaneous Test Menu on the HDS.
3. Check that shift solenoid valve A, B, C, and D operate with the HDS. A clicking sound should be heard.
^ If a clicking sound is heard, the valves are OK. The solenoid test is finished.
^ If no clicking sound is heard, go to step 4.
4. Remove the solenoid valve, and test the solenoid' valve.
5. Make sure you have anti-theft code for the audio unit and navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
6. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then disconnect the positive terminal.
7. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, the battery, and the battery tray.
8. Remove the engine cover and the air cleaner assembly.
9. Remove the battery base.
10. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A).
11. Remove the spring clip (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the control lever (E).
12. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (A).
13. Remove the harness cover/clamp bracket (B), disconnect the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), then remove the harness cover from the bracket.
14. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector (D), the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector (E), the solenoid harness connector, the transmission range switch connector, the ATF temperature sensor connector, the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector, the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector, and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.
15. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B, the ATF pipes (C), and the gasket (D). Note the lengths and locations of the ATF pipes.
16. Replace the gasket and the 0-rings (E) with new ones when installing A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B.
17. Remove the solenoid valve cover (A), the dowel pins (B), and the gasket (C).
18. Replace the gasket with a new one when installing the solenoid cover.
19. Disconnect shift solenoid valve A connector (A), shift solenoid valve B connector (B), shift solenoid valve C connector (C), and shift solenoid valve D connector (D).
20. Measure resistance of each solenoid valve between the connector terminal and body ground.
Standard: 12-25 Ohms
^ Replace the solenoid valve if the resistance is out of standard.
^ If the resistance is within the standard, go to step 21.
21. Connect the negative battery terminal to body ground, and connect the positive battery terminal to each solenoid terminal individually.
^ If a clicking sound is heard, go to step 22 and replace the solenoid harness.
^ If no clicking sound is heard, go to step 23 and replace the shift solenoid valve.
22. Remove the solenoid harness, and install a new 0-ring (A) on the solenoid harness connector (B), and install the connector in the transmission housing.
23. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the solenoid valves.
24. Install the new 0-rings (E) on each solenoid valves.
NOTE: A new solenoid valve comes with the new 0-rings. If you install a new solenoid valve, use the 0-rings provided on it.
25. Install shift solenoid valve D (black connector) by holding the shift solenoid valve body; make sure the mounting bracket contacts the accumulator body.
NOTE: Do not hold the solenoid valve connector to install the solenoid valve. Be sure to hold the solenoid valve body.
26. Install shift solenoid valve A (black connector) by holding the solenoid valve body; make sure the mounting bracket contacts the accumulator body.
27. Install shift solenoid valve C (brown connector) by holding the shift solenoid valve body; make sure the mounting bracket contacts the bracket of torque converter clutch solenoid valve.
NOTE: Do not install shift solenoid valve C before installing shift solenoid valve A. If shift solenoid valve C is installed before installing shift solenoid valve A, it may damage to hydraulic control system.
28. Install shift solenoid valve B (brown connector) by holding the shift solenoid valve body; make sure the mounting bracket contacts the accumulator body.
29. Connect RED harness terminal to shift solenoid valve B, ORN harness terminal to shift solenoid valve D, GRN harness terminal to shift solenoid valve C, and YEL harness terminal to shift solenoid valve A.
30. Install the shift solenoid valve cover, the dowel pins, and a new gasket.
31. Install a new solenoid valve body gasket on the solenoid valve cover, and install the ATF pipes with the filter end in the transmission housing. Install the new 0-rings over the ATF pipes.
32. Install A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B.
33. Install the harness cover on the cover bracket, and secure it with the bolt.
34. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connectors securely. Install the harness clamp on the bracket.
35. Attach the shift cable end to the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip.
36. Secure the shift cable bracket with the nuts.
37. Install the battery base.
38. Install the air cleaner assembly and the intake manifold cover.
39. Install the battery tray, the battery, and the battery hold-down bracket, then connect the battery terminals.
40. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio unit and navigation system, then enter the audio presets, arid set the clock.