Valve body, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove ATF oil pan → 38 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEARS, HYDRAULIC CONTROLS .

Fig 1: ATF Screen Fasteners

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Remove ATF filter bolts - arrows -.
Pull ATF filter off of valve body.

Fig 2: Location Of Wiring Harness/Harness Connector Securing Circlip

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Remove circlip - arrow - for wiring harness/harness connector.
Remove wiring harness/harness connector by pressing inward.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G38/Transmission Output Speed (RPM) Sensor G195 Harness Fastener

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Remove bolt - arrow - and remove Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G38/Transmission Output Speed (RPM) Sensor G195.

Fig 4: Identifying Connector Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182 At Valve Body

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In a transmission with hydraulic control "E18/2" , disengage electrical connector to Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182 at valve body - arrow - and disconnect connector.

Fig 5: Valve Body Bolts Tightening Sequence (As Describe)

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Loosen valve body bolts - 17 to 1 - in sequence and remove them completely.

CAUTION:

Only the designated screws must be removed; bolt - 6 - is only on transmissions with hydraulic control "E17".
When removing other bolts, the function of the valve body can be influenced or the valve body splits up.
Note the different lengths of the bolts.

Fig 6: Carefully Remove Valve Body From Transmission

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Remove valve body from transmission while guiding wiring connector back.

CAUTION: Only transmissions with hydraulic control "E17" : Do not rest valve body on Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182 (on bottom side of valve body - arrow -) - risk of damage.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace dirty or faulty valve body.

Fig 7: Position Valve Body On Transmission Housing While Inserting Notched Disc Pins Into Selector Slide Groove

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Position valve body on transmission housing without force while inserting notched disc pins - 1 - into selector slide groove - 2 -.
Position valve body bolts.

NOTE:

Note different length of bolts.

Fig 8: Valve Body Bolts Tightening Sequence (As Describe)

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Bolt - 6 - is only present on transmissions with hydraulic control "E17".
On a transmission with hydraulic control "E18/2" , ensure electrical wire to Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182 is not pinched between transmission housing and valve body.

Tighten valve body bolts in 2 stages as follows:

Stage	Tightening
I	Hand-tighten bolts - 1 to 17 - in sequence.
II	Tighten bolts - 1 to 17 - in sequence to 8 Nm.

Replace O-rings for wiring harness/harness connector.

Fig 9: Location Of Transmission Harness Connector and Connector O-ring

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Connect wiring harness connector - arrow - to transmission housing.

Installation position: Retainers - 1 - and - 2 - at collar are horizontal, leveled side - arrow - of connector must be parallel to ATF oil pan sealing surface.

Fig 10: Location Of Wiring Harness/Harness Connector Securing Circlip

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Position wiring harness connector securing clip - arrow - and ensure it locks securely.

Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G38/Transmission Output Speed (RPM) Sensor G195 Harness Fastener

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Tighten bolt - arrow - for Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G38/Transmission Output Speed (RPM) Sensor G195.

Tightening torque: 10 Nm.

Fig 12: Identifying Connector Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182 At Valve Body

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With a transmission with hydraulic control "E18/2" , connect electrical connector to Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor G182.
Clip electrical harness connector into valve body mount - arrow -.

Fig 13: ATF Screen Fasteners

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Position ATF filter on valve body and tighten - arrows -.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm.

Install ATF oil pan → 38 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEARS, HYDRAULIC CONTROLS .
Fill ATF → 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING .

Torque specification

Component	Nm
Valve body at transmission housing	8