Valve Body Repair
Valve body repair is only necessary if 1 or more of the valves
in a valve body do not slide smoothly in their bores. Use this procedure to
free any questionable or binding valves.
- Soak a sheet of 600 abrasive
paper in automatic transmission fluid for about 30 minutes.
- Carefully tap the valve body so the sticking valve drops out of
its bore. It may be necessary to use a small pocket style screwdriver to pry
the valve free. Be careful not to scratch the bore with the screwdriver.
Important: The valve body is aluminum and doesn't require much polishing to remove
any burrs.
- Inspect the valve for any scuff-marks. Use the automatic transmission
fluid-soaked 600 paper to polish off any burrs that are on the
valve, then wash the valve in solvent and dry it with compressed air.
- Roll up half of automatic transmission fluid-soaked 600 paper
and insert it in the valve bore of the sticking valve. Twist the paper slightly,
so that it unrolls and fits the bore tightly, and then polish the bore by
twisting the paper as you push it in and out.
- Remove the 600 paper. Thoroughly wash the entire valve
body in solvent.
Caution: When you use compressed air in order to clear fluid passages and to
dry parts, always aim the air pressure away from face and eyes. Always wear
adequate eye protection in order to avoid injury from dirt and debris that
may adhere to parts.
- Using compressed air,
dry the valve body.
- Coat the valve with automatic
transmission fluid and then drop it into its bore. It should drop to the bottom
of the bore under its own weight. If not, repeat the previous steps then retest.
If the valve still sticks, replace the valve body.
- Remove the valve, and thoroughly clean it and the valve body with
solvent.
- Using compressed air, dry all parts.
- Assemble using automatic transmission fluid as a lubricant.
Valve Body Valve Installation
- Coat all parts with automatic
transmission fluid before assembly.
- Install the valve(s) and spring(s) in the sequence shown for the
main control valve body, servo valve body, regulator valve body, and accumulator
body.
- Secure the bore plug with the correct bore plug retainer.
- Install the correct valve(s) (A)
and valve spring(s) (B) in the correct valve body bore. Push the valve
spring in with a screwdriver, and then install the correct spring retainer (C).