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Control Valve Body Replacement 3.5L Twin Cam V6 LX5

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the case side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 164796 Size: LH
  3. Remove the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384).

    4. Object Number: 48225 Size: SH
  4. Remove the valve body (300) while keeping the spacer plate (370) with the transaxle.

    5. Object Number: 49399 Size: SH
  5. Remove the ball check valves (372 and 373) from the valve body.

    6. Object Number: 49396 Size: SH
  6. Remove the spacer plate (370) and gasket.

    7. Object Number: 48229 Size: SH
  7. Remove the ball check valves (372) from the case cover.

    8. Object Number: 12988 Size: SH
  8. Inspect each check valve seat in the spacer plate (370) for excessive peening. Place a ball check valve (372) on each seat and use a flashlight in order to look for visible light between the valve and the seat.
  9. Inspect all components removed from the transaxle. Refer to the Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

Installation Procedure

Tool Required

J 36850 TRANSJEL™

    Notice: Do NOT use any type of grease to retain parts during the assembly of this unit. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube causes undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. Use TRANSJEL™ J 36850 or equivalent during the assembly of this unit.


    Object Number: 48229 Size: SH
  1. Install the ball check valves (372) into the case cover. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.

    2. Object Number: 49396 Size: SH
  2. Install the gasket and the spacer plate (370).

    3. Object Number: 49399 Size: SH
  3. Install the ball check valves (372 and 373) into the valve body. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.

    4. Object Number: 48225 Size: SH

    Important: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.

  4. Install the gasket (371) and the valve body (300).

    5. Object Number: 164796 Size: LH

    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.

  5. Install the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384).

    6. Tighten

        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 20 bolt to 8 N·m (70 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 30 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 45 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 55 bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 60 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 65 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 85 bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 90 bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
        • Tighten the M8 X 1.0 X 90 bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    Important: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.

  6. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
  7. Install the case side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement .

Control Valve Body Replacement 3800 L36

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the case side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 164796 Size: LH
  3. Remove the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384).

    4. Object Number: 48225 Size: SH
  4. Remove the valve body (300) while keeping the spacer plate (370) with the transaxle.

    5. Object Number: 49399 Size: SH
  5. Remove the ball check valves (372 and 373) from the valve body.

    6. Object Number: 49396 Size: SH
  6. Remove the spacer plate (370) and gasket.

    7. Object Number: 48229 Size: SH
  7. Remove the ball check valves (372) from the case cover.

    8. Object Number: 12988 Size: SH
  8. Inspect each check valve seat in the spacer plate (370) for excessive peening. Place a ball check valve (372) on each seat and use a flashlight in order to look for visible light between the valve and the seat.
  9. Inspect all components removed from the transaxle. Refer to the Transmission/Transaxle/Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual.

Installation Procedure

Tool Required

J 36850 TRANSJEL™

    Notice: Do NOT use any type of grease to retain parts during the assembly of this unit. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube causes undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. Use TRANSJEL™ J 36850 or equivalent during the assembly of this unit.


    Object Number: 48229 Size: SH
  1. Install the ball check valves (372) into the case cover. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.

    2. Object Number: 49396 Size: SH
  2. Install the gasket and the spacer plate (370).

    3. Object Number: 49399 Size: SH
  3. Install the ball check valves (372 and 373) into the valve body. Use the J 36850 to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.

    4. Object Number: 48225 Size: SH

    Important: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.

  4. Install the gasket (371) and the valve body (300).

    5. Object Number: 164796 Size: LH

    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.

  5. Install the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384).

    6. Tighten

        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 20 bolt to 8 N·m (70 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 30 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 45 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 55 bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 60 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 65 bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 85 bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
        • Tighten the M6 X 1.0 X 90 bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
        • Tighten the M8 X 1.0 X 90 bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    Important: Do NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.

  6. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
  7. Install the case side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement .