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Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 28458 Power Piston Seal Protector and Diaphragm Retainer Installer


    Object Number: 173659  Size: SH
  1. For the 3.8L remove the 3-way catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  2. For the 5.7L remove the oxidation catalytic converter. Refer to Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  3. Remove the transmission oil pan and the filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement
  4. Disconnect the transmission harness 20-way connector from the transmission internal harness pass-through connector.
  5. Depress both tabs on the connector and pull straight up; do not pry the connector.


    Object Number: 181573  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
  7. • Transmission pressure switch (1)
    • 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
    • 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
    • Pressure control solenoid (4)
    • TCC PWM solenoid (5)
    • 3-2 control solenoid (6)

    Object Number: 298154  Size: SH
  8. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid retainer.
  9. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid in order to access one of the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.

  10. Object Number: 298162  Size: SH
  11. Remove the pressure control solenoid retainer.
  12. Remove the pressure control solenoid.

  13. Object Number: 298139  Size: SH
  14. Remove the TCC solenoid retaining bolts and the valve body bolts which retain the internal wiring harness.

  15. Object Number: 71463  Size: SH
  16. Using J 28458 , release the pass-through electrical connector from the transmission case.
  17. 11.1. Use the small end of the J 28458 over the top of the connector.
    11.2. Twist in order to release the four tabs retaining the connector.
    11.3. Pull the harness connector down through the transmission case.
  18. Remove the TCC solenoid (with O-ring seal) and wiring harness from the transmission case.

  19. Object Number: 155017  Size: SH
  20. Inspect the TCC solenoid and wiring harness for the following defects:
  21. • Damage
    • Cracked connectors
    • Exposed wires
    • Loose pins

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 71463  Size: SH
  1. Install the wiring harness and TCC solenoid with a new O-ring seal to the valve body.
  2. Install the pass-through electrical connector to the transmission case.

  3. Object Number: 298139  Size: SH
  4. Install the valve body bolts which retain the internal wiring harness and install the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.
  5. Tighten

        • Tighten the control valve body retaining bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
        • Tighten the TCC solenoid retaining bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

    Object Number: 298162  Size: SH
  6. Install the pressure control solenoid.
  7. Ensure that the electrical tabs are facing outboard.

  8. Install the pressure control solenoid retainer and retaining bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure control solenoid retaining bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 298154  Size: SH
  10. Install the TCC PWM solenoid to the control valve body.
  11. Install the TCC PWM solenoid retainer.

  12. Object Number: 181573  Size: SH
  13. Connect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors to the following components:
  14. • Transmission pressure switch (1)
    • 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
    • 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
    • Pressure control solenoid (4)
    • TCC PWM solenoid (5)
    • 3-2 control solenoid (6)

    Object Number: 173659  Size: SH
  15. Connect the transmission harness 20-way connector to the transmission internal harness pass-through connector.
  16. Align the arrows on each half of the connector and insert straight down.

  17. Install the transmission oil pan and the filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement
  18. For the 3.8L install the 3-way catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  19. For the 5.7L install the oxidation catalytic converter. Refer to Oxidation Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.