Valve Body Assembly Removal

Remove the 18 bolts, oil pan and gasket.

NOTICE:

Some fluid will remain in the oil pan. remove all the pan bolts, and carefully remove the oil pan assembly.

Remove the 2 magnets from the oil pan.

Examine particles in the pan.

1. Collect any steel chips with the removed magnets. Look carefully at the chips and particles in the pan and on the magnets to see the type of wear which might be found in the transaxle.
   

   Result:

   Steel (magnetic):

   bearing, gear and plate wear
   

   Brass (non-magnetic):

   bearing wear
   

Disconnect the 7 shift solenoid valve connectors.

Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.

Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.

NOTICE:

Be careful that some fluid will come out of the oil strainer.

Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.

Support the valve body assembly and remove the 17 bolts and the valve body assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to drop the check ball, spring and accumulator piston.

Remove the check ball body and spring.

Remove the manual valve from the valve body assembly.