Solenoid Body: Assembly

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Install a new gasket and the backing plate.

Fig 1: Installing Gasket And Backing Plate
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Install a new filter screen gasket.

Fig 2: Installing Filter Screen Gasket
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NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern to prevent the gasket from becoming distorted.

Fig 3: Tightening Bolts In Crisscross Pattern

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Assemble the top and bottom halves of the solenoid body.
Install the pressure switches with the "W" retaining clips (if equipped) and the TFT sensor.

Fig 4: Installing Pressure Switches With "W" Retaining Clips
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Install the shift solenoids with the "E" retaining clips.

Fig 5: Installing Shift Solenoids With "E" Retaining Clips
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Prior to installing the O-ring, push the solenoid body harness electrical connector through the solenoid body without any O-rings on it at all and twist it to lock it in place. Install a new O-ring on the solenoid body harness electrical connector in the uppermost groove.

Fig 6: Installing O-Ring
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Install the solenoid body harness and connect the connectors.

Fig 7: Installing Solenoid Body Harness And Connect Connectors
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Install the manual valve.

Fig 8: Installing Manual Valve
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