Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Inspecting Case Side Cover

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Inspect the control valve body cover (53) for the following conditions:
- Damaged or porous gasket sealing surfaces
- Damaged or porous casting surfaces
- Damaged or stripped bolt holes
Inspect the control valve body cover gaskets (54, 59) for damage. The gaskets are reusable if they are NOT damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Control Valve Body Cover Gasket

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Assemble the control valve body cover inner gasket (59) to the control valve body cover (53). Use J 36850 or equivalent to retain the gasket in position.
Install the control valve body cover gasket (54) and control valve body cover (53) onto the case. Make sure the gaskets and electrical connector are positioned correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Body Cover Bolt & Control Valve Body Cover To Case Stud Bolt

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Install control valve body cover bolt (56) and one control valve body cover to case stud bolt (58) in the locations shown. These bolts will properly locate the control valve body cover and gasket to the case.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install the remaining bolts as indicated:
- Nine control valve body cover bolts (56)
- Four control valve body cover TORX® head bolts (57)
- Four control valve body cover to case stud bolts (58)
  Tighten: Tighten all bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).