Shift Solenoids (SS): Removal

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All Solenoids

Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket and filter. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
LPC (line pressure control) and TCC (torque converter clutch) Solenoids
1. Slide the plastic lock to the unlock position. While pressing the plastic tab, disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the internal wiring harness retainer.
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Remove and discard the bolts and remove the solenoid retaining plate.

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Remove the solenoid(s) from the main control valve body.
1. LPC solenoid (7G383)
2. TCC solenoid (7G136)
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Engine Disconnect Clutch Solenoid
Remove the transmission fluid auxiliary pump. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump .
Remove the transmission fluid auxiliary pump gasket.

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Remove the engine disconnect clutch solenoid retainer.

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Remove the engine disconnect clutch solenoid.

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Solenoids A through F
Remove the main control valve body. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body .
Remove the bolts and the shift solenoid retaining plate.

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If replacing more then one solenoid, number the solenoids and number the main control valve body solenoid ports to correspond to the solenoid.

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Remove and discard the shift solenoid retainer(s).

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Slide the plastic lock to the unlock position. While pressing the plastic tab, disconnect the electrical connector(s).

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Remove the solenoid(s) from the main control valve body.
1. SSA (7J136)
2. SSF (7J136)
3. SSC (7J136)
4. SSB (7J136)
5. SSE (7J136)
6. SSD (7J136)

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