Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure that removal of the valve body is necessary before proceeding.
- The torque converter clutch solenoid (1)
- The pressure control solenoid (2)
- The internal wiring harness (3)
- The 2-3 shift solenoid (4)
- The 1-2 shift solenoid (5)
- The transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch (6)
- The 3-2 shift solenoid (7)
- The torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid (8)
IMPORTANT: The following components can be serviced without removing the valve body from the transmission: - Remove the fluid level indicator.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the oil pan, gasket, and filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .
- Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
- The transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch (1)
- The 1-2 shift solenoid (2)
- The 2-3 shift solenoid (3)
- The pressure control solenoid (4)
- The TCC PWM solenoid (5)
- The 3-2 shift solenoid (6)
- Remove the fluid indicator stop bracket bolt (2).
- Remove the fluid indicator bracket (1).
- Remove the TCC PWM solenoid retainer (2) with a small screwdriver. Rotate the solenoid (1) in the bore, if necessary, until the flat part of the retainer (2) is visible.
- Remove the TCC PWM solenoid (1) in order to access the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.
- Remove the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.
- Remove the TCC solenoid (with O-ring seal) and wiring harness from the control valve body.
- Reposition the harness to the side of the transmission case.
- Remove the control valve body bolts which retain the transmission fluid pressure switch to the control valve body.
- Remove the transmission fluid pressure switch.
- Inspect the transmission fluid pressure switch for damage or debris.
- Remove the manual detent spring retaining bolt.
- Remove the manual detent spring.
- Inspect the manual detent spring for cracks or damage.
- Remove the remaining control valve body bolts.
- Carefully begin to lower the control valve body down from the transmission case while simultaneously disconnecting the manual valve link.
IMPORTANT:
Keep the control valve body level when lowering it from the vehicle. This will prevent the loss of checkballs located in the control valve body passages.