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Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1205909 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not hold the solenoid valve connector in order to remove or install a solenoid valve. Hold the solenoid valve body. Damage to the solenoid valve may result if the solenoid valve is removed by the connector.

  1. Remove the following components from the accumulator valve body (458):
    2. • 4 solenoid valve bolts (467)
    • B shift solenoid valve (470)
    • TCC solenoid valve (468)
    • A Shift solenoid valve (466)
    • C Shift solenoid valve (465)

    Object Number: 1205908 Size: SH

    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.

  2. Remove the following components from the accumulator valve body (458):
    3. • 4th clutch accumulator spring cover retaining ring (463)
    • 4th clutch accumulator spring cover (462)
    • 4th clutch accumulator piston spring (461)
    • 4th clutch accumulator piston (460)
    • 4th clutch accumulator piston outer O-ring seal (459)
  3. Remove the following components from the accumulator valve body (458):
    4. • 5th clutch accumulator piston retaining ring (452)
    • 5th clutch accumulator piston (454) with outer and inner O-ring seals (453, 455)
    • 5th clutch accumulator piston inner spring (456)
    • 5th clutch accumulator piston outer spring (457)
  4. Remove the following components from the accumulator valve body (458):
    5. • 2nd clutch accumulator piston retaining ring (493)
    • 2nd clutch accumulator piston (491) with O-ring seal (492)
    • 2nd clutch accumulator piston spring (490)
  5. Remove the following components from the accumulator valve body (458):
    6. • 1st clutch accumulator piston retaining ring (489)
    • 1st clutch accumulator piston (487) with outer and inner O-ring seals (488, 486)
    • 1st clutch accumulator piston inner spring (485)
    • 1st clutch accumulator piston return spring (484)

    Object Number: 1358320 Size: SH
  6. Remove the following components from the accumulator valve body (458):
    7. • Coast clutch accumulator valve spring retainer (472)
    • Coast clutch accumulator valve spring (473)
    • Coast clutch accumulator valve (474)
  7. Clean all parts thoroughly and dry them with compressed air. Blow out all passages.
  8. Inspect the accumulator valve body for scoring and damage.

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 1358320 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate all parts with automatic transmission fluid during assembly.
  2. Install the following components into the accumulator valve body (458):
    3. • Coast clutch accumulator valve (474)
    • Coast clutch accumulator valve spring (473)
    • Coast clutch accumulator valve spring retainer (472)

    Object Number: 1205908 Size: SH
  3. Install the new O-ring seals on the 1st clutch accumulator piston (487):
    4. • 1st clutch accumulator piston rear O-ring seal (486)
    • 1st clutch accumulator piston front O-ring seal (488)
  4. Install the following components into the accumulator valve body (458):
    5. • 1st clutch accumulator piston outer return spring (484)
    • 1st clutch accumulator piston inner return spring (485)
    • 1st clutch accumulator piston (487)
    • 1st clutch accumulator piston retainer ring (489)
  5. Install the 2nd clutch accumulator piston O-ring seal (492) on the 2nd clutch accumulator piston (491).
  6. Install the following components into the accumulator valve body (458):
    7. • 2nd clutch accumulator piston spring (490)
    • 2nd clutch accumulator piston (491)
    • 2nd clutch accumulator piston retainer ring (493)
  7. Install the new O-ring seals onto the 5th clutch accumulator piston (454):
    8. • 5th clutch accumulator piston outer O-ring seal (453)
    • 5th clutch accumulator piston inner O-ring seal (455)
  8. Install the following components into the accumulator valve body (458):
    9. • 5th clutch accumulator piston outer spring (457)
    • 5th clutch accumulator piston inner spring (456)
    • 5th clutch accumulator piston (454)
    • 5th clutch accumulator piston retainer ring (452)
  9. Install the 4th clutch accumulator piston O-ring seal (459) on the 4th clutch accumulator piston (460).
  10. Install the following components into the accumulator valve body (458):
    11. • 4th clutch accumulator piston (460)
    • 4th clutch accumulator piston spring (461)
    • 4th clutch accumulator piston spring cover (462)
    • 4th clutch accumulator piston spring cover retaining ring (463)

    Object Number: 1205909 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not hold the solenoid valve connector in order to remove or install a solenoid valve. Hold the solenoid valve body. Damage to the solenoid valve may result if the solenoid valve is removed by the connector.

    Important: A new solenoid valve has the O-ring seals. Do not remove the seals.

  11. Install a new O-ring seal (464a) and (464b) on each solenoid valve, if necessary.
  12. Install the A shift solenoid valve (466).

    13. Notice: Do not install the shift solenoid valve before installing the torque converter clutch solenoid valve. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the hydraulic control system.

  13. Install the torque converter clutch solenoid valve (468).
  14. Install the B shift solenoid valve (470).
  15. Install the C shift solenoid valve (465).

    16. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  16. Install the 4 solenoid valve bolts (467).

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the M6 x 1.0 x 16 mm bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).