Valve Body Assembly Removal
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
Valve Body Assembly -- Removal |
| 1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag activation and seat belt pretensioner activation.
| 2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID |
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain ATF.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
- Torque:
- 20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}
| 3. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY |
- NOTICE:
- Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
Remove the 20 bolts and oil pan.
Examine the particles in the oil pan.
Remove all the magnets and use them to collect steel particles. Carefully look at the foreign matter and particles in the pan and on the magnets to determine the type of wear you will find in the transmission.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic): bush wear
| 4. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 4 bolts, oil strainer and O-ring.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful as some fluid may leak out of the oil strainer.
| 5. DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE |
Remove the 2 bolts and clamp.
Disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.
Disconnect the 7 connectors from the solenoid valves.
| 6. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 19 bolts and valve body.
