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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 237246  Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch bolts and the TFP valve position switch).
  2. Important: The five o-rings should remain attached to the TFP valve position switch (2).


    Object Number: 237254  Size: SH
  3. Remove the control valve assembly bolts (4).
  4. Remove the fluid level indicator stop bracket.
  5. Remove the lube oil pipe retainer (7) and the clamp.
  6. Remove the lube oil pipe (5).
  7. Remove the manual shaft detent spring assembly (3).
  8. Remove the control valve assembly (2) which includes the following:
  9. • The accumulator housing assembly (1)
    • The control valve assembly to the spacer plate gasket
    • The spacer plate
    • The accumulator gasket

    Object Number: 237271  Size: SH
  10. Remove the manual valve (1) from the control valve body to prevent any damage.
  11. Inspect the manual valve for nicks and burrs.

  12. Object Number: 237276  Size: SH
  13. Remove the spacer plate to case gasket (2) from the case. The gasket may stick to the spacer plate.
  14. Remove the PWM screen (1) from the case passages.

  15. Object Number: 477872  Size: SH
  16. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo assembly (1).
  17. Remove the servo piston cushion spring (2).

  18. Object Number: 477871  Size: SH
  19. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo piston pin retainer ring (4).
  20. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo piston pin (1).
  21. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo piston seal (2).

  22. Object Number: 28386  Size: SH

    Important: Do not use a magnet in order to remove the checkballs. Using a magnet to remove the checkballs may magnetize the checkballs, causing metal particles to stick.

  23. Remove the eight checkballs (nine checkballs for some models).

Control Valve Body Disassemble


    Object Number: 476307  Size: SH
  1. Remove the pressure control solenoid clamp bolt (3) and clamp (2).
  2. Remove the pressure control solenoid (1).

  3. Object Number: 476310  Size: SH
  4. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid retainer (5).
  5. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid (1).
  6. Remove the TCC regulator apply valve pin (4). Use a drill bit to remove the spring pin.
  7. Remove the TCC regulator apply valve (2).
  8. Remove the TCC regulator apply valve spring (3).

  9. Object Number: 476312  Size: SH
  10. Remove the actuator feed limit valve spring retainer (1).
  11. Remove the actuator feed limit valve spring (2).
  12. Remove the actuator feed limit valve (3).

  13. Object Number: 476314  Size: SH
  14. Remove the accumulator valve bore plug retainer pin (1).
  15. Remove the accumulator valve bore plug (2).
  16. Remove the accumulator valve spring (3).
  17. Remove the accumulator valve (4).

  18. Object Number: 476315  Size: SH
  19. Remove the pressure control solenoid valve fluid filter (1).

  20. Object Number: 476316  Size: SH
  21. Remove the low-reverse ball valve seat pin (3).
  22. Remove the low-reverse ball valve seat (2).
  23. Remove the low-reverse ball valve (1).

  24. Object Number: 476317  Size: SH
  25. Remove the shift valve fluid filter bore plug pin (3).
  26. Remove the shift valve fluid filter bore plug (2).
  27. Remove the shift solenoid valve fluid filter (1).

  28. Object Number: 476318  Size: SH
  29. Remove the 1-2 shift solenoid valve bolt (5).
  30. Remove the 1-2 shift solenoid valve (4).
  31. Remove the 1-2 shift valve pin (3).
  32. Remove the 1-2 shift valve (2).
  33. Remove the 1-2 shift valve spring (1).

  34. Object Number: 476319  Size: SH
  35. Remove the 2-3 shift solenoid valve bolt (5).
  36. Remove the 2-3 shift solenoid valve (3).
  37. Remove the 2-3 shift valve pin (4).
  38. Remove the 2-3 shift valve (2).
  39. Remove the 2-3 shift valve spring (1).

  40. Object Number: 476320  Size: SH
  41. Remove the 3rd-reverse ball valve seat pin (7).
  42. Remove the reverse ball valve bushing (6).
  43. Remove the 3rd-reverse ball valve (5).
  44. Remove the 3rd ball valve bushing (4) and 3rd ball valve bushing seal (3).
  45. Remove the 3-4 shift valve (2).
  46. Remove the 3-4 shift valve spring (1).

Control Valve Body Assemble


    Object Number: 476320  Size: SH
  1. Install the 3-4 shift valve spring (1).
  2. Install the 3-4 shift valve (2).
  3. Install the 3rd ball valve bushing (4) and 3rd ball valve bushing seal (3).
  4. Install the 3rd-reverse ball valve (5).
  5. Install the reverse ball valve bushing (6).
  6. Install the 3rd-reverse ball valve seat pin (7).

  7. Object Number: 476319  Size: SH
  8. Install the 2-3 shift valve spring (1).
  9. Install the 2-3 shift valve (2).
  10. Install the 2-3 shift valve pin (4).
  11. Install the 2-3 shift solenoid valve (3).
  12. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  13. Install the 2-3 shift solenoid valve bolt (5).
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 476318  Size: SH
  15. Install the 1-2 shift valve spring (1).
  16. Install the 1-2 shift valve (2).
  17. Install the 1-2 shift valve pin (3).
  18. Install the 1-2 shift solenoid valve (4).
  19. Install the 1-2 shift solenoid valve bolt (5).
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb ft).


    Object Number: 476317  Size: SH
  21. Install the shift solenoid valve fluid filter (1).
  22. Install the shift valve fluid filter bore plug (2).
  23. Install the shift valve fluid filter bore plug pin (3).

  24. Object Number: 476316  Size: SH
  25. Install the low-reverse ball valve (1).
  26. Install the low-reverse ball valve seat (2).
  27. Install the low-reverse ball valve seat pin (3).

  28. Object Number: 476315  Size: SH
  29. Install the pressure control solenoid valve fluid filter (1).

  30. Object Number: 476314  Size: SH
  31. Install the accumulator valve (4).
  32. Install the accumulator valve spring (3).
  33. Install the accumulator valve bore plug (2).
  34. Install the accumulator valve bore plug retainer pin (1).

  35. Object Number: 476312  Size: SH
  36. Install the actuator feed limit valve (3).
  37. Install the actuator feed limit valve spring (2).
  38. Install the actuator feed limit valve spring retainer (1).

  39. Object Number: 476310  Size: SH
  40. Install the TCC regulator apply valve spring (3).
  41. Install the TCC regulator apply valve (2).
  42. Install the TCC regulator apply valve pin (4).
  43. Install the TCC PWM solenoid valve (1).
  44. Install the TCC PWM solenoid valve retainer (5).

  45. Object Number: 476307  Size: SH
  46. Install the pressure control solenoid valve (1) with the electrical connector facing away from the control valve body.
  47. Install the pressure control solenoid clamp (2).
  48. Install the pressure control solenoid clamp bolt (3).
  49. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 25025 Alightment Pin
    • J 36850 Transjel®

    Object Number: 237284  Size: SH
  1. Install the 8 checkballs (9 Checkballs for some models) into the control valve body.
  2. • The checkball marked as number 2, is used on RCP, RDP, ZJP and ZLP models only
    • To hold the checkballs in place, use tool J 36850
  3. Install the PWM screen into the control valve body.

  4. Object Number: 477871  Size: SH
  5. Install a new manual 2-1 band servo piston seal (2) onto the manual 2-1 band servo piston (3).
  6. Install the manual 2-1 band servo piston pin (1) into the manual 2-1 band servo piston (3).
  7. Install the manual 2-1 band servo piston pin retainer ring (4).

  8. Object Number: 477872  Size: SH
  9. Install the manual 2-1 band servo piston cushion spring (2).
  10. Important: Make certain that the tapered end of the manual 2-1 band servo piston pin contacts the manual 2-1 band.

  11. Install the manual 2-1 band servo piston assembly (1).

  12. Object Number: 237271  Size: SH
  13. Install the manual valve (1) into the control valve body.

  14. Object Number: 237299  Size: SH
  15. To aid in alignment and assembly, install tool J 25025 .
  16. Install the control valve body gasket (6).
  17. Install the control valve body assembly (5). Attach the manual valve to the detent lever while installing the control valve body assembly.

  18. Object Number: 237322  Size: SH
  19. Install the transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch (2).
  20. Install the transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch bolts (1) finger tight.

  21. Object Number: 237341  Size: SH
  22. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
  23. Remove J 25025

  24. Object Number: 237346  Size: SH
  25. Install the manual shaft detent roller and spring assembly (3) and bolts (2 and 4).
  26. Install the two wiring harness clips (1) and bolts (2).
  27. Install the wiring harness clip (1) and bolts (2).
  28. Install the lube oil pipe (5) with the short end into the control valve body.
  29. Install the lube oil pipe retainer (7) and the bolt (6).

  30. Object Number: 54712  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  31. Install the control valve body bolts.
  32. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts sequentially to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  33. Install the remaining control valve body bolts.
  34. Tighten
    Tighten the remaining bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).