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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 822499  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the internal electrical connectors from all internal electrical components (1-8).

  4. Object Number: 812785  Size: SH
  5. Remove ONLY bolts (1, 3) from the valve body assembly. Do NOT remove bolts (2) called out in the graphic.

  6. Object Number: 812731  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts (3-6) securing the control valve body accumulator assembly (1) and manual shaft detent assembly (2) to the transmission case.
  8. Remove the manual shaft detent assembly (2) and control valve body accumulator assembly (1) from the transmission.

  9. Object Number: 812730  Size: SH
  10. Remove the fluid passage sleeves only if replacement of the sleeves is necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 812730  Size: SH
  1. Install NEW fluid passage sleeves if previously removed.

  2. Object Number: 812731  Size: SH
  3. Install the control valve body accumulator assembly (1) and manual shaft detent spring (2) to the transmission.
  4. Install the manual shaft detent spring bolt (3) and hand tighten.

  5. Object Number: 795843  Size: SH
  6. Make sure that the manual shift shaft detent lever locating pin (2) is properly engaged with the manual valve link (1).
  7. Make sure that the detent spring roller (4) is properly engaged with the manual shift shaft switch (3).

  8. Object Number: 812785  Size: SH

    Important: Do not tighten the bolts at this stage

  9. Install the control valve body accumulator assembly retaining bolts (1-3).
  10. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 802251  Size: SH

    Important: If the bolts are tightened at random, valve bores may become distorted and inhibit correct valve operation.

  11. Tighten the control valve body assembly bolts in sequence.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb. in).


    Object Number: 822502  Size: SH
  13. Install a 0.8 mm spacer (2) between the manual shift shaft detent lever (1) and the manual shift shaft detent spring (3).
  14. Tighten the detent spring bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb. in).

  16. Remove the spacer (2).

  17. Object Number: 822499  Size: SH
  18. Connect the internal electrical connectors to all internal electrical components (1-8).
  19. Install the transmission fluid pan and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .
  20. 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 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 Transmission Adaptive Functions .