Valve Body: Installation
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CAUTION:
The Transmission Control Module (TCM), or Transmission Control Module Assembly (TCMA) is extremely sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Always use a ground strap and follow the ESD guidelines in ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) SENSITIVE DEVICES. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the TCM/TCMA.
- Install the fluid port (1) with NEW
O-rings (2) and seal (3) to the valve body.
- Install the valve body assembly to the transmission using the previously installed (1) (special tool #10379, Pins, Valve Body Alignment) as a guide.
- Use an appropriate tool on one of the alignment pins to assist in holding the valve body in position while installing the remaining fasteners.
- Install the valve body assembly retaining bolts not including 16-18 and hand tighten.
- Remove the pins and install the remaining bolts.
- Using (special tool #10377, Remover/Installer, Guide Sleeve) (1) carefully install the wire harness insulator (2) to the transmission case (3).
- Lock the wire harness connector lock (2) to the internal harness end.
- Install the rear valve body retaining bolts (1, 2) and tighten to the proper (Torque Specifications).
- When installing the OSS into the case, take care to position the OSS guide pin as shown below or DAMAGE
to the sensor may result. This is the INCORRECT
alignment of the pin.
- This is the CORRECT installation and pin alignment.
- Install the sensor (4) to the case, install the bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the valve body assembly end retainer bolts (3) and hand tighten.
- Tighten the valve body bolts in the sequence shown to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
- Remove the tie strap and return the manual park release lever (1) to the original position, tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the oil pan and gasket.
- Install the 13 oil pan retaining bolts and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles Install the crossmember (3), the crossmember to frame bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles Install rear support bolts (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles
Position the steering gear in place and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Connect the wire harness connector (1).
- Turn the locking mechanism (1) of the wire harness connector clockwise and lock it in place.
- If the valve body is replaced, program the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Refer to MODULE, TRANSMISSION CONTROL (TCM), MODULE PROGRAMMING .
- Fill the transmission. Refer to FLUID AND FILTER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Perform the TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST .











