Clean and Inspect
Caution: Refer to Transmission Control Valve Body Overhaul Caution in the Preface section.
- Clean all removed parts with volatile mineral spirits or other similar cleaning agent.
- Clean fluid passages by working a piece of soft wire through the passage and flushing with mineral spirits. Dry the passages with compressed air.
- Inspect valves for wear, nicks, or scratches. Remove minor imperfections with a soft stone or crocus cloth. Replace any damaged valves.
- Inspect springs for signs of overheating, permanent set, or wear. Replace suspect springs.
- Inspect mating surfaces for nicks, burrs, scratches, or foreign matter. Remove any defects with crocus cloth or a soft stone. Replace damaged parts.
- Inspect bores for wear, scratches, and grooves. Remove scratches and burrs with crocus cloth. Replace deeply grooved or scratched parts.
- Inspect threaded parts for burred or damaged threads. Remove burrs with a soft stone or fine file.
- Inspect threaded openings for damaged threads. Correct damaged threads with a correctly sized tap.
Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (PCS1)/PSC2 and the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) PCS Retaining Bracket Inspection
- Measure the angle between the surfaces of the PCS1/PCS2 retaining bracket (1), and the TCC PCS retaining bracket (2), as shown in insert, angle A.
- Adjust the bracket surfaces until the angle between the surfaces is 82.84 degrees.