Solenoids - Shift, Torque Converter Clutch, Electronic Pressure Control: Installation

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Fig 1: Locating New Solenoids

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Install the new solenoid(s).

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Clamp On Main Control Valve Body

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CAUTION: The solenoid clamp must be installed in the TCC and EPC solenoid grooves, shift solenoid pockets and the No. 204 plug.

Install the solenoid clamp.
1. Position the solenoid clamp on the main control valve body.
2. Install the solenoid clamp screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Solenoids Electrical Connectors & Torque Converter Clutch

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Connect the 6 solenoid electrical connectors.
1. Connect shift solenoid SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD electrical connectors.
2. Connect the TCC solenoid electrical connector.
3. Connect the EPC solenoid electrical connector.

Fig 4: Locating Main Control Valve Body Wire Harness

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CAUTION: Excessive pressure may break the retaining pins.

Install the main control valve body wire loom.
- Align the retaining pins to the holes in the solenoid clamps and gently press in the main control valve body wire loom guide and protector.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter

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Install the transmission fluid filter.
1. Install the transmission fluid filter.
Install the transmission fluid filter screw.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan & Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

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Install the transmission fluid pan.
1. Position a new transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.
2. Align and install the transmission fluid pan.

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Screws

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Loosely install the transmission fluid pan screws.

Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Screws

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Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws in a crisscross sequence.
- Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).

Fig 9: Identifying Heat Shield & Nut

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If equipped, position the servo heat shield over the servos and clip it to the pan rail.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

NOTE: Start with a minimum of 3.7 liters (4 quarts) clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fill transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid to the correct fluid level.