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Shift Solenoids (SS): Removal

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    Remove the main control. Refer to Main Control .

  1. 2.

    Remove the 6 long bolts from the molded leadframe.
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    Carefully separate the molded leadframe from the main control assembly.

    1. 1.

      Molded leadframe.

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      Main control.
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    If equipped, remove and discard the foam strip seal.
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    Remove the 8 solenoid bracket bolts and the solenoid bracket.
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    NOTE: A VFS is calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. To replace a VFS, match the replacement solenoid nozzle color and the band number with the original solenoid or harsh/erratic shifts, harsh/soft engagement or damage to the transmission can occur.

    If replacing more then 1 solenoid, number the solenoids and number the main control solenoid ports to correspond to the solenoid. Pull the solenoid (s) out of the main control valve body.

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