Section 599 (Automatic Transmission - 4R100): Assembly: Transmission

SPECIAL TOOL(S) 

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Special Tool(s) (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Special Tool(s) (2 Of 2)

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MATERIAL 

1. Mount the transmission case into suitable stand.
2. If removed, use the special tool to install the short fluid inlet tube.
   Fig 3: Installing Short Fluid Inlet Tube

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CAUTION: If equipped, use care not to misalign the reverse clutch piston in the case bore.
NOTE: Coat the reverse clutch piston seals with petroleum jelly.
Fig 4: Installing Reverse Clutch Piston In Case
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3. Install the reverse clutch piston in the case until it is fully seated in the case.
CAUTION: The low/reverse clutch inner race is vehicle-dependent.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 5: Installing Reverse Clutch Return Spring Assembly
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4. Install the reverse clutch return spring assembly.
   1. Install the reverse clutch return spring assembly.
   2. Install the low/reverse one-way clutch inner race.
   3. Make sure that the lubrication hole on the face is in the 5 o'clock position.
5. Install two 5/16-24 x 3 inch bolts with nuts in to the low/reverse one-way clutch inner race.
   1. Hold the nut.
   2. Turn the bolt to compress the low/reverse piston return spring.
   Fig 6: Installing Low/Reverse One-Way Clutch Inner Race

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6. Install three of the one-way clutch inner race bolts and remove the two 5/16-24 x 3 bolts.
   Fig 7: Installing Three Of One-Way Clutch Inner Race Bolts

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NOTE: Alternate tightening bolts from one side to the other (not in a circle).
Fig 8: Installing Remaining Bolts Retaining Low/Reverse One-Way Clutch Inner Race To Case
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7. Install the remaining bolts retaining the low/reverse one-way clutch inner race to the case.
CAUTION: The low/reverse clutch, one-way clutch is vehicle-dependent.
NOTE: When the reverse clutch and the low one-way clutch are installed, the reverse clutch should rotate clockwise. The one-way clutch will hold and not let the clutch hub rotate counterclockwise.
Fig 9: Installing Reverse Clutch Hub And Low One-Way Clutch Assembly Over Low/Reverse One-Way Clutch Inner Race By Pressing The Hub
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8. Install the reverse clutch hub and the low one-way clutch assembly over the low/reverse one-way clutch inner race by pressing the hub inward and rotating it clockwise to seat fully.
CAUTION: The number of plates is vehicle-dependent.
NOTE: No stack-up clearance measurement is required.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 10: Installing Reverse Clutch Pack Assembly
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9. Install the reverse clutch pack assembly
   1. Install the cushion spring.
   2. Install the reverse clutch plates starting with an external spline steel plate and alternating with internal splined friction plates.
   3. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate.
   4. Install the reverse clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring with the ring opening between the 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
NOTE: Apply petroleum jelly to the No. 13 parking gear bearing to hold it in place.
Fig 11: Installing Parking Gear Bearing
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10. Install the No. 13 parking gear bearing.
11. Install the output shaft and park gear assembly.
    Fig 12: Installing Output Shaft And Park Gear Assembly

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NOTE: Lubricate the thrust bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 13: Installing Thrust Bearing Onto Rear Surface Of Hub Assembly
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12. Install the No. 12 thrust bearing onto the rear surface of the hub assembly.
13. Install the output shaft ring gear assembly.
    Fig 14: Installing Output Shaft Ring Gear Assembly

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WARNING: Do not overextend the output shaft retaining ring during installation. Make sure the output shaft retaining ring is securely seated in the groove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Fig 15: Installing New Output Shaft Retaining Ring Onto Output Shaft
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14. Install the new output shaft retaining ring onto the output shaft.
15. Install the reverse planet assembly.
    1. Install the No. 11 thrust washer.
    2. Install the reverse planet.
    3. Install the No. 10B thrust washer.
    Fig 16: Installing Reverse Planet Assembly

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16. Install the reverse planet retaining ring into the reverse clutch hub, making sure the retaining ring is fully seated.
    Fig 17: Installing Reverse Planet Retaining Ring Into Reverse Clutch Hub

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NOTE: The large outer diameter radius of the needle bearing must be installed facing inward.
NOTE: Lightly lubricate the needle bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 18: Installing Forward Clutch Needle Bearing
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17. Verify the No. 8B forward clutch needle bearing is installed.
18. Install the forward clutch cylinder assembly onto the intermediate brake drum by rotating it until fully seated.
    Fig 19: Installing Forward Clutch Cylinder Assembly

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NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 20: Installing Forward Clutch Thrust Bearing
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19. Verify the No. 9A forward clutch thrust bearing is installed (black side facing up).
NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust washer with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 21: Placing Forward Clutch Hub Thrust Washer Onto Forward Hub And Ring Gear Assembly
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20. Place the No. 8C forward clutch hub thrust washer onto the forward hub and ring gear assembly.
21. Place the forward hub and ring gear assembly into the intermediate brake drum and forward clutch cylinder assemblies.
    Fig 22: Placing Forward Hub And Ring Gear Assembly

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NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 23: Installing Forward Planet Assembly Thrust Bearing
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22. Verify the No. 10A forward planet assembly thrust bearing is installed.
23. Place the forward planet assembly into the forward hub and ring gear assembly.
    Fig 24: Identifying Place Forward Planet Assembly

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NOTE: The thrust bearing notched inner race must face outward and the large outer diameter radius must face inward.
Fig 25: Installing Forward Clutch Thrust Bearing
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24. Verify the No. 9B forward clutch thrust bearing is installed.
25. Align the notches with the lugs and position the input shell onto the intermediate brake drum. Rotate the input shell until fully seated.
    Fig 26: Aligning Notches With Lugs And Position

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NOTE: When installing the special tool, each leg of the special tool must be rotated to engage notches on the input shell prior to tightening the top cross bar.
Fig 27: Installing Special Tool Each Leg Of Special Tool
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26. Using the special tool, lower the direct clutch, forward clutch and input shell as an assembly into the case.
27. Install the intermediate band with the ear resting on the anchor pin.
    Fig 28: Installing Intermediate Band With Ear Resting On Anchor Pin

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NOTE: Prior to installation, lightly lubricate the piston seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Fig 29: Identifying Intermediate Band Servo Assembly Piston Into Case Bore
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28. Gently press the intermediate band servo assembly piston into the case bore.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 30: Installing Intermediate Clutch Pack
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29. Install the intermediate clutch pack.
    1. Install the intermediate clutch pressure plate.
    2. Install the intermediate clutch pack starting with an internal spline plate and alternating with external spline plates.
    3. Install the intermediate clutch pressure apply plate with blank area (no teeth) in the 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions.
NOTE: The following stack-up check measurement indicates not only the amount of space existing between the center support assembly and the intermediate brake drum, it also will indicate if the unit has been correctly built to this point.
Fig 31: Holding Thrust Washer Against Center Support Assembly
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30. Measure the stack up.
    1. Hold the thrust washer against the center support assembly.
    2. Extend the probe of the special tool into the hole until flush with the No. 6 center support thrust washer surface.
    3. Record this as reading 1.
CAUTION: Do not misalign the center support in the case bore. This can cause case bore damage.
NOTE: Make sure the No. 6 center support thrust washer is on the center support prior to installation.
Fig 32: Installing Center Support Assembly With Feed Holes Aligned In Case
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31. Install the center support assembly with the feed holes aligned in the case.
32. Make a second measurement after installation of the center support.
    1. Extend the probe of the special tool into the hole in the center support assembly until flush with the No. 6 center support thrust washer.
    2. Record this as reading 2.
    Fig 33: Identifying Extend Probe Of Special Tool Into Hole In Center Support Assembly

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33. Subtract reading 1 from reading 2. Record this as reading 3. If the final dimension is outside specified limits, this indicates that the transmission has been assembled incorrectly.
    Fig 34: Subtracting Reading From Reading Record As Reading

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CAUTION: Do not tighten the bolts at this time. This could cause transmission failure.
Fig 35: Installing New Feedbolts
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34. Install the new feedbolts.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 36: Installing Intermediate Clutch Return Spring With Dished Surface Inward And One Spring Leg
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35. Install the intermediate clutch return spring with the dished surface inward and one spring leg in the 6 o'clock position.
CAUTION: Do not misalign the intermediate/overdrive cylinder assembly. This can damage the case bore.
Fig 37: Installing Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly With Feed Holes
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36. Install the intermediate/overdrive cylinder assembly with the feed holes aligned with the holes in the case.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 38: Installing Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Retaining Ring Over Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder
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37. Install the intermediate/overdrive cylinder retaining ring over the intermediate/overdrive cylinder with the ring opening in the 6 o'clock position to allow for the correct fluid drainback.
38. Install the special tool.
    1. Rotate the special tool clockwise to lock in place.
    2. Tighten the handle.
    Fig 39: Installing Special Tool

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CAUTION: Make sure the snap ring is fully seated into the case. Transmission failure could occur.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 40: Identifying Clock Position Is Viewed Looking Into Converter Housing
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39. Seat the intermediate/overdrive cylinder retaining ring into the case ring groove with the ring opening in the 6 o'clock position.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the bolts at this time. Transmission failure could occur.
Fig 41: Installing New Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Feedbolt
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40. Install new intermediate/overdrive cylinder feedbolt.
41. Loosen the center bolt and remove the special tool.
    Fig 42: Removing Special Tool

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NOTE: The special tool must be used to install the coast clutch assembly or damage to the overdrive one-way clutch may occur.
NOTE: Use petroleum jelly to hold the No. 5 thrust bearing on the center shaft during assembly.
Fig 43: Installing Coast Clutch And Thrust Bearing Assembly
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42. Using the special tool, install the coast clutch and No. 5 thrust bearing assembly.
    1. Install the No. 5 thrust bearing.
    2. Install the coast clutch assembly.
NOTE: The number of plates in the clutch pack is vehicle-dependent.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 44: Installing Overdrive Clutch Pack
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43. Install the overdrive clutch pack.
    1. Install the overdrive clutch pack starting with a steel plate and alternating with friction plates.
    2. Install the overdrive clutch pressure plate with the dot facing outward and in the 12 o'clock position.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 45: Installing Overdrive Clutch Pressure Plate Retainer Snap Ring With Ring Opening In 6 O'Clock Position
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44. Install the overdrive clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring with the ring opening in the 6 o'clock position.
45. Check the stack-up clearance.
    • Using a feeler gauge, check the stack-up clearance in 3 places, 120 degrees apart.
    • If the clearance is not to specification, install the correct selective overdrive clutch pressure plate retainer snap ring and recheck the clearance. For selective snap ring thicknesses and part numbers, refer to the appropriate Clutch Pack located in General Specifications .
    Fig 46: Checking Stack-Up Clearance

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NOTE: Lightly lubricate the gasket with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 47: Aligning Holes In Gasket With Holes In Case
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46. Install the new pump gasket. Aligning the holes in the gasket with the holes in the case.
47. Install the input shaft with long splined end first and install the special tool.
    Fig 48: Installing Input Shaft With Long Splined End First

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NOTE: Lightly lubricate the thrust washer and bearing with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 49: Installing Pump Thrust Washer And Overdrive Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
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48. Install the No. 1 pump thrust washer and the No. 2A overdrive sun gear thrust bearing.
CAUTION: Pump assemblies are vehicle-dependent. Using the wrong pump will cause transmission failure.
CAUTION: Fully seat the front pump assembly using hand pressure only. Do not use bolts to draw the front pump assembly into the case.
CAUTION: Tighten the bolts alternately to avoid possible damage.
NOTE: Clock position is viewed looking into the converter housing with the top of the transmission in the 12 o'clock position.
Fig 50: Installing Front Pump Assembly With Filter Inlet Tube Bore In Position
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49. Install the front pump assembly with the filter inlet tube bore in the 6 o'clock position. Fully seat the front pump assembly using hand pressure only. When the pump is fully seated, remove the special tool.
CAUTION: Discard the old washers.
Fig 51: Installing Bolts With New Rubber-Coated Washers
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50. Install the bolts with new rubber-coated washers. Tighten the bolts alternately in a crisscross pattern.
CAUTION: Remove the input shaft prior to rotating the transmission.
Fig 52: Removing Input Shaft
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51. Remove the input shaft.
52. Using the special tool, install the manual control lever seal.
    Fig 53: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal

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53. Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    1. Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    2. Install and seat the manual lever shaft retaining pin below the case surface.
    NOTE: Use a crescent wrench on the manual control lever or outer flats of the manual control lever shaft assembly when installing the inner manual valve detent lever nut.
    3. Install the parking pawl actuating rod, the inner manual valve detent lever and the nut onto the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    NOTE: The manual control valve detent lever spring must be on the inner manual valve detent lever and the detent lever pin must align with the manual shift valve.
    4. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring and the bolt.
    Fig 54: Installing Manual Control Valve Detent Lever Spring

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54. Install the park pawl.
    1. Install the parking pawl shaft.
    2. Install the parking pawl.
    3. Install the pawl return spring.
    Fig 55: Installing Pawl Return Spring

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CAUTION: The Torx®-head screw has a threadlocking compound. If the screw is removed, it must be discarded and a new one installed.
Fig 56: Installing Parking Pawl
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55. If removed, install the parking pawl abutment with a new Torx®-head screw.
NOTE: Make sure the dimple on the parking guide support plate is facing inward and the parking pawl actuating rod is in the parking rod support plate slot.
Fig 57: Installing Parking Rod Guide Plate
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56. Install the parking rod guide plate.
    1. Install the parking rod guide plate.
    2. Install the bolts.
57. Install a new orifice lube plug in the rear of the case. Using a 12 mm (0.48 in) socket, tap the orifice lube plug into the back of the transmission.
    Fig 58: Installing A New Orifice Lube Plug In Rear Of Case

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58. Check to make sure that the orifice lube plug is fully seated into the back of the transmission.
    Fig 59: Checking Make Sure Orifice Lube Plug Is Fully Seated Into Back

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CAUTION: The extension must have a shoulder or a boss cast in it to hold the orifice lube plug in the back of the case. If the wrong extension housing is used the plug will fall out and cause transmission failure.
Fig 60: Inspecting Extension Housing
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59. Inspect the extension housing for the correct application.
CAUTION: The extension must have a shoulder or a boss cast in it to hold the orifice lube plug in the back of the case. If the wrong extension housing is used the plug may become loose and or fall out and cause transmission damage.
NOTE: Lightly lubricate the gasket with petroleum jelly to hold it in place during assembly.
Fig 61: Installing New Extension Housing Gasket
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60. Install the new extension housing gasket.
    1. Verify that the extension has a shoulder cast in it.
    2. Install the new extension housing gasket.
61. Install the extension housing, the eight bolts, and the stud.
    Fig 62: Installing Extension Housing

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62. Using the special tool, install the extension housing bushing.
    Fig 63: Installing Extension Housing Bushing (1 Of 2)

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NOTE: The extension seal is vehicle-dependent.
Fig 64: Installing Extension Housing Bushing (2 Of 2)
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63. Using the special tool, install a new extension housing seal.
64. Tighten the center support assembly, and the intermediate/overdrive cylinder assembly feedbolts.
    Fig 65: Installing Intermediate/Overdrive Cylinder Assembly Feedbolts

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NOTE: The steel EPC check ball has a 6.35 mm (0.25 in) diameter and is smaller than the other check balls.
Fig 66: Installing Spring And Steel EPC Check Ball
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65. Install the spring and the steel EPC check ball.
CAUTION: Use care not to damage the rubber check balls.
Fig 67: Installing Rubber Check Balls
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66. Install the rubber check balls.
CAUTION: Using the incorrect gasket will cause damage to transmission.
Fig 68: Installing A New Separating Plate-To-Case Gasket On Separating Plate
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67. Install a new separating plate-to-case gasket on the separating plate.
NOTE: Check the placement of the steel EPC check ball under separator plate.
Fig 69: Installing Valve Body Separator Plate
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68. Install the valve body separator plate.
69. Install the separating plate reinforcing plate, with the stamped word UP visible, and install the bolts.
    Fig 70: Installing Separating Plate Reinforcing Plate

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CAUTION: Using the incorrect gasket will cause damage to the transmission.
Fig 71: Installing A New Main Control-To-Separating Plate Gasket
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70. Install a new main control-to-separating plate gasket.
71. Install the solenoid screen assembly by pushing it in and rotating it to lock.
    Fig 72: Installing Solenoid Screen Assembly

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NOTE: Prior to installing the solenoid body assembly, coat the case connector bore with petroleum jelly or equivalent.
Fig 73: Installing Solenoid Body Assembly
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72. Install the solenoid body assembly with the nut and the Torx® bolts finger-tight.
73. Install the main control valve body, aligning the manual shift valve with the inner manual valve detent lever. Install the nuts and the bolts finger-tight.
    Fig 74: Installing Main Control Valve Body

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74. Install the accumulator body with the nuts and the bolts finger-tight.
    Fig 75: Installing Accumulator Body With Nuts And Bolts

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75. Tighten all accumulator body, upper and lower control body and solenoid body nuts and bolts.
    Fig 76: Installing Accumulator Body, Upper And Lower Control Body And Solenoid Body

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CAUTION: Do not reuse the old filter and seal assembly.
CAUTION: Make sure that the pump bore is clean and the old filter seal has been removed.
NOTE: Prior to installation, lightly lubricate the fluid filter seal with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Fig 77: Installing A New Filter And Seal Assembly
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76. Install a new filter and seal assembly by pressing it into place.
NOTE: Do not discard the gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
NOTE: Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to hold the gasket to the fluid pan.
Fig 78: Positioning Gasket Onto Clean Fluid Pan
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77. Position the gasket onto the clean fluid pan. Make sure the magnet is positioned over the dimple in the fluid pan.
CAUTION: Mixing the 4x2-style and 4x4-style transmission fluid filters and transmission pan assembly components can cause transmission damage.
Fig 79: Installing Correct Pan With Gasket
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78. Install the correct pan with gasket for this application. Alternately tighten the bolts.
79. With the transmission in NEUTRAL, install and adjust the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
    1. Install the digital TR sensor.
    2. Loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 80: Installing Digital TR Sensor

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80. Install the special tool.
    Fig 81: Installing Special Tool

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81. Tighten the bolts and remove the special tool.
    Fig 82: Removing Special Tool

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82. Make sure the cooler bypass valve (CBV) has been cleaned and flushed. For additional information, refer to COOLER BYPASS VALVE ASSEMBLY .
CAUTION: Failure to correctly install the new rubber-coated sealing washers will result in transmission fluid leaks.
Fig 83: Installing New Sealing Washers Onto New CBV Case Fittings
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83. Assemble the CBV as illustrated.
    1. Install new sealing washers onto the new CBV case fittings.
    2. Install the new CBV case fittings with the new sealing washers onto the CBV assembly.
    3. Install new sealing washers.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten.
Fig 84: Installing CBV With Front (Inlet) And Rear (Outlet) Cooler Line Case
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84. Install the CBV with the front (inlet) and the rear (outlet) cooler line case fitting.
CAUTION: If equipped, use care when installing the sensor, damage to the O-ring could result in a leak. After installing the sensor do not roll the transmission on the bench or damage to the sensor connector or body could result.
Fig 85: Installing Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor
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85. Lubricate and install the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.
    1. Lubricate and install the TSS sensor.
    2. Install the bolt.
NOTE: The input shaft is model-dependent.
Fig 86: Installing Input Shaft With Long Splined End First
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86. With the fluid pan facing down, install the input shaft with the long splined end first.
CAUTION: Do not damage the fluid pump gear O-ring when installing torque converter.
CAUTION: Make sure the converter hub is fully engaged in the front pump support and gear and rotates freely. Do not damage the hub seal.
CAUTION: If the torque converter slides out, the hub seal may be damaged.
Fig 87: Lubricating Converter Hub With Clean Automatic Transmission Fluid
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87. Lubricate the converter hub with clean automatic transmission fluid.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the torque converter to avoid damage to the front pump stator support seal.
NOTE: Check the converter crankshaft pilot for nicks or damaged surfaces that can cause interference when installing the transmission to the engine. Check the converter impeller hub for nicks or sharp edges that can damage the pump seal.
NOTE: Carry the torque converter with the handles held in the 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions.
Fig 88: Installing Torque Converter
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88. Using the special tool, install the torque converter. Push and rotate the converter onto the front pump assembly until it bottoms out.
89. Check the seating of the torque converter.
    1. Place the straightedge across the converter housing.
    2. Make sure there is a gap between the converter pilot face and the straightedge.
    3. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 89: Placing Straightedge Across Converter Housing

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