VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

    B0066G2

    1. Remove the drain plug and gasket from the automatic transmission assembly and drain the ATF.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug to automatic transmission assembly.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B006899C01
      *a Nut

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst), exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) and automatic transmission assembly.

      Tech Tips

      When removing the exhaust pipe bolts, hold the nuts while loosening the bolts.

  5. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B0066SF

      Remove the 9 bolts, automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and automatic transmission oil pan gasket from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

      Note

      Some fluid will remain in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly. Remove all of the bolts, and carefully remove the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

    2. B0066KBC03
      *1 Transmission Oil Cleaner Magnet

      Remove the 3 transmission oil cleaner magnets from the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.

    3. B0067TZ

      Examine the particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.


      1. Use the removed transmission oil cleaner magnets to collect any steel chips.

        Examine the chips and particles in the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and on the transmission oil cleaner magnets to determine what type of wear might be found in the automatic transmission assembly.

        Result
        Steel (magnetic):
        Bearing, gear and clutch plate wear
        Brass (non-magnetic):
        Bushing wear

  6. REMOVE VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY


    1. B0067HT

      Remove the 4 bolts and valve body oil strainer assembly from the transmission valve body assembly.

      Note

      Be careful as some fluid will come out of the valve body oil strainer assembly.

    2. B00676NC03
      *1 O-ring

      Remove the O-ring from the valve body oil strainer assembly.

  7. REMOVE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY

    B00673UC03
    *1 Lock Plate
    *a ATF Temperature Sensor
    *b Oil Pressure Switch

    1. Remove the bolt and lock plate, and disconnect the ATF temperature sensor.

    2. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

    3. Disconnect the 9 shift solenoid valve connectors.

    4. B0066YCC01
      *1 Detent Spring Cover
      *2 Detent Spring

      Remove the bolt, detent spring cover and detent spring from the transmission valve body assembly.

    5. B0065OO

      Remove the 17 bolts and transmission valve body assembly from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.

    6. B0066AOC02
      *1 Manual Valve Connecting Rod
      *2 Manual Valve Lever Sub-assembly

      Disconnect the manual valve connecting rod from the manual valve lever sub-assembly.

    7. B00657QC04
      *1 Check Ball Body
      *2 Spring

      Remove the check ball body and spring from the automatic transmission case sub-assembly.