Solenoids & Wiring Harness: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Coat 3 new "O" rings with transmission fluid.
- Install the new "O" rings on the solenoids.
- Install the Pressure Control Solenoid (8) from the valve body, then the Pressure Control Solenoid bracket (7). See Figure . Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the TCC solenoid (5), then the Torque Converter Clutch solenoid bolt (4). Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the 1-2 shift solenoid (3) in the valve body.
- Install the 2-3 shift solenoid (1) in the valve body, then install the retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the valve body assembly to the transaxle case while connecting the manual valve connecting rod to the manual valve. See Figure .
- Secure the valve body assembly with the 17 bolts. See Fig 1
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- Bolt 1 length - 0.79 INCH (20 mm).
- Bolt 2 length - 1.10 INCH (28 mm).
- Bolt 3 length - 1.97 INCH (50 mm).
Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the manual detent spring and bolt. See Figure . Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the 4 solenoid electrical connectors. See Figure .
- Install the oil filter and the 3 bolts. See Figure . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Clean and install the 2 magnets on the oil pan. See Fig 2 .
- Install a new gasket on the oil pan, then install the oil pan to the transaxle. Secure the oil pan with 18 bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install a new oil pan drain plug. Tighten plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the left engine splash shield.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Refill the transaxle as necessary.