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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 36850 TRANSJEL

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the oil pan and filter.

  2. Object Number: 237246  Size: SH

    Important: The five O-rings should remain attached to the TFP valve position switch (2).

  3. Remove the transmission fluid pressure (TFP) manual valve position switch bolts and the TFP valve position switch).

  4. Object Number: 237254  Size: SH
  5. Remove the control valve assembly bolts (4).
  6. Remove the fluid level indicator stop bracket.
  7. Remove the lube oil pipe retainer (7) and the clamp.
  8. Remove the lube oil pipe (5).
  9. Remove the manual shaft detent spring assembly (3).
  10. Remove the control valve assembly (2) which includes the following:
  11. • 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
  12. Remove the manual valve (1) from the control valve body to prevent any damage.
  13. Inspect the manual valve for nicks and burrs.

  14. Object Number: 237276  Size: SH
  15. Remove the spacer plate to case gasket (2) from the case. The gasket may stick to the spacer plate.
  16. Remove the PWM screen (1) from the case passages.
  17. Inspect the PWM screen for debris and damage.

  18. 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.

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

Installation Procedure


    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: 237271  Size: SH
  5. Install the manual valve (1) into the control valve body.
  6. Install the control valve body gasket.
  7. Install the control valve body assembly. Attach the manual valve to the detent lever while installing the control valve body assembly.

  8. Object Number: 237341  Size: SH
  9. Install the transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch.
  10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  11. Install the transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch bolts finger tight.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts sequentially to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 237346  Size: SH
  13. Install the manual shaft detent roller and spring assembly (3) and bolts (2 and 4).
  14. Install the two wiring harness clips (1) and bolts (2).
  15. Install the wiring harness clip (1) and bolts (2).
  16. Install the lube oil pipe (5) with the short end into the control valve body.
  17. Install the lube oil pipe retainer (7) and the bolt (6).

  18. Object Number: 54712  Size: SH
  19. Install the remaining control valve body bolts.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts sequentially to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

    Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

    Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

  21. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Adapt Function .