Main Control Valve Body: Removal

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NOTE: The Solenoid Body Strategy Data Download procedure must be performed if a new main control valve body is installed.

NOTE: If a main control valve body overhaul is carried out or a new SS is installed, carry out the adaptive learning drive cycle procedure at the end of the repair.

Remove the transmission fluid pan gasket and filter. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .
If equipped, remove the bolt and the transmission fluid auxiliary pump tube.

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If equipped, remove the transmission fluid auxiliary pump tube seal.

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NOTE: The internal wiring harness electrical connector can not be fully disconnected until lowering the main control valve body.

Unlock the internal wiring harness electrical connector.

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Remove the main control valve body.
1. While supporting the main control valve body, remove the main control-to-transmission case bolts.
2. Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connector while removing the main control valve body.
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Remove the main control assembly to transmission fluid pump seal.

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