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Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair

CONTROL AND SHIFT SOLENOIDS

REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle case side cover.

IMPORTANT: Retainer clips hold in each of the valve line-ups. Use a small screwdriver in order to remove retainer clips. Be careful not to score valve body when removing retainer clips and valves. Before removing valve line-ups, inspect each valve line-up for free travel.





1-2 Shift Solenoid

2. Remove 1-2 shift solenoid retainer clip and 1-2 shift solenoid with O-ring.





2-3 Shift Solenoid

3. Remove 2-3 shift solenoid retainer clip and 2-3 shift solenoid with O-ring.





Pressure Control Solenoid

4. Remove Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) retainer clip and pressure control solenoid with two O-rings and screen.
TCC Solenoid





5. Remove TCC solenoid retainer clip and TCC solenoid with two O-rings and screen.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Inspect all O-ring seals for damage prior to installation. Replace any damaged O-ring seals.

TCC Solenoid

1. Install TCC solenoid with O-ring and screen and install TCC solenoid retainer clip.





Pressure Control Solenoid

2. Install Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) with two O-rings and screen and PCS retainer clip.





2-3 Shift Solenoid

3. Install 2-3 shift solenoid with O-ring and 2-3 shift solenoid retainer clip.





1-2 Shift Solenoid

4. Install 1-2 shift solenoid with O-ring and 1-2 shift solenoid retainer clip.
5. Install transaxle case side cover.
6. Start engine, warm up transaxle, and check for leaks.
7. Check for proper fluid level.