Valve Body, Control Solenoid Torque Sequence

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Fig 1: Identifying Valve Body, Control Solenoid Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Bolt torque sequencing is critical to the proper function of the control solenoid valve assembly. Failure to follow the required sequencing may result in transmission malfunction. Preliminary Procedure Hand tighten the last 6 bolts before final torque sequence. The 2 "heat sink" bolts must be tightened last.
1	Bolts M5 x 45 (Qty: 5)
2	Bolt M5 x 55 CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure: Tighten all 18 bolts in the sequence shown. Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Bolt torque sequencing is critical to the proper function of the control solenoid valve assembly. Failure to follow the required sequencing may result in transmission malfunction.

Preliminary Procedure

Hand tighten the last 6 bolts before final torque sequence.
The 2 "heat sink" bolts must be tightened last.

Bolts M5 x 45 (Qty: 5)

Bolt M5 x 55

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure:
Tighten all 18 bolts in the sequence shown.

Tighten: 8 N.m (71 lb in).