Cleaning & Inspection
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- Clean components with solvent and dry with compressed air. DO NOT use solvent to clean electrical components. DO NOT use shop towels to dry components. Ensure all components slide freely in housing bores and bores are not scored. Inspect machined surfaces for nicks, burrs or distortion.
- Inspect valve and plugs for burrs or scratches. Minor scratches may be removed using crocus cloth. When sanding components, DO NOT
round off edges of valve or plug.CAUTION: Many valve body components are made of aluminum and contain a special coating. DO NOT polish or sand aluminum components, as special coating will be removed. Use magnet to check if components are made of aluminum before polishing or sanding. Use care when polishing or sanding components, DO NOT round off edges of component.
- Ensure all fluid passages are open. Inspect transfer plate and separator plates for distortion. Inspect check balls and seats for damage. Check flatness of mating surfaces on upper and lower housings.
- On 46/47RE models, ensure vent ports in governor pressure solenoid are open and not blocked. DO NOT
attempt to remove filter from governor pressure solenoid. The "O" rings on governor pressure solenoid and governor pressure sensor are the only parts of solenoid and valve that can be serviced.CAUTION: On 46/47RE models, DO NOT rotate small screw located at the end of governor pressure solenoid for any reason or the solenoid calibration will be changed and solenoid will require replacement.
- Replace valve body if components are damaged. Only the following components can be serviced.
- Adjusting Screw Bracket
- Detent Ball & Spring
- Manual Shift Lever, Seal & Detent Ball
- Park Rod & Clip
- Solenoid Assembly
- Switch Valve & Spring
- Throttle Valve Lever & Seal