Solenoid Body Assembly: Disassembly

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Remove the manual valve.

Fig 1: Locating Manual Valve

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Remove and discard the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal.

Fig 2: Locating Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal

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Remove the main control valve body electrical harness.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Lift the tab and twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
- Remove the solenoid body electrical harness.

Fig 3: Locating Main Control Valve Body Electrical Harness

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NOTE: Mark the location of each solenoid for correct installation.

Remove the E-clips and remove the solenoids.

Fig 4: Locating Shift Solenoids With E-Clips

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Remove the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor by lifting the tab and rotating counterclockwise.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor

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Note the location and length of each bolt. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the top half of the main control valve body.

Fig 6: Locating Solenoid Body Bolts

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NOTE: The gasket should not be cleaned or reused.

Remove and discard the gasket.

Fig 7: Identifying Filter Screen Gasket

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Remove the bolts, backing plate and discard the gasket. Clean and inspect the components.

Fig 8: Bolts, Backing Plate, And Gasket

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