Valve Body: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If valve body is replaced or reconditioned, the PCM Quick Learn Procedure must be performed. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE )

Disconnect battery negative cable.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect gearshift cable from manual valve lever.
Remove manual valve lever from manual shaft.
Disconnect transmission range sensor (TRS).
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove oil pan bolts. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Oil Pan Bolts
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1 - OIL PAN BOLTS (USE RTV UNDER BOLT HEADS)

Remove oil pan. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Oil Pan

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1 - OIL PAN

2 - 1/8 INCH BEAD OF RTV SEALANT

3 - OIL FILTER

Remove oil filter. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Oil Filter
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1 - OIL FILTER

2 - O-RING
Remove the valve body-to-transaxle case bolts. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Valve Body-to-Case Bolts
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1 - VALVE BODY ATTACHING BOLTS (18)

2 - VALVE BODY

NOTE: To ease removal of the valve body, turn the manual valve lever fully clockwise to low or first gear.