Valve Body: Assembly

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NOTE: If the valve body assembly is being reconditioned or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure using the DRBIII® Scan Tool. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE--DRIVE LEARN .

Install valves and springs as shown in ( Fig 1).

Fig 1: Installing Regulator Valve Spring Retainer
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Install regulator valve spring retainer ( Fig 2).

Fig 2: Installing Regulator Valve Spring Retainer Using Tool 6302
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Install dual retainer plate using Tool 6301 ( Fig 3).

Fig 3: Installing Dual Retainer Plate Using Tool 6301
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Verify that all retainers are installed as shown in ( Fig 4). Retainers should be flush or below valve body surface.

Fig 4: Identifying Valve Retainer Location
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Install 2/4 Accumulator components as shown in ( Fig 5). Torque 2/4 Accumulator retainer plate to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.)

Fig 5: Exploded View Of Accumulator Assembly
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Install check balls into position as shown in ( Fig 6). If necessary, secure them with petrolatum or transmission assembly gel for assembly ease.

Fig 6: Identifying Ball Check Location
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Install thermal valve to the transfer plate ( Fig 7).

Fig 7: Installing Thermal Valve To Transfer Plate
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Install the oil screen to the transfer plate ( Fig 8).

Fig 8: Installing Oil Screen To Transfer Plate
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Install separator plate to transfer plate ( Fig 9).

Fig 9: Installing Separator Plate To Transfer Plate
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Install the two separator plate-to-transfer plate screws ( Fig 10).

Fig 10: Installing Separator Plate-To-Transfer Plate Screws
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Install the transfer plate to the valve body ( Fig 11).

Fig 11: Installing Transfer Plate To Valve Body
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Install the transfer plate-to-valve body screws ( Fig 12) and torque to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).

Fig 12: Installing Transfer Plate-To-Valve Body Screws
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Install the stiffener plate ( Fig 13).

Fig 13: Installing Stiffener Plate
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Install the solenoid/pressure switch assembly and to the transfer plate ( Fig 14) and torque to 5.5 N.m (50 in. lbs.).

Fig 14: Installing Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly
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Install the manual shaft/rooster comb and transmission range sensor to the valve body ( Fig 15).

Fig 15: Installing Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb And Transmission Range Sensor
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Install the TRS/manual shaft retaining screw ( Fig 16) and torque to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).

Fig 16: Installing Manual Shaft Retaining Screw
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Install manual shaft seal.