Control Valve Body Assembly

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CAUTION:

Denting or scratching the control valve body components will reduce the performance of the transmission to shift properly. When handling these components or the valve body that contains them, be careful not to drop or hit them.

Apply ATF to new O-rings, and install them to the solenoids.

Install the solenoid as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Control Valve

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COLOR CONNECTOR REFERENCE

Solenoid	Color of connector
A	Brown
B	Gray

Install the harness bracket and the fix plate.
Tightening torque

6.9-8.8 N.m {71-89 kgf.cm, 62-77 in.lbf}

Fig 2: Installing Harness Bracket And Fix Plate
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Install the oil strainer.
Tightening torque

6.9-8.8 N.m {71-89 kgf.cm, 62-77 in.lbf}

Fig 3: Tightening Oil Strainer Bolts
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Install the oil pressure switch.
Tightening torque

4.0-4.9 N.m {40-50 kgf.cm, 35-43 in.lbf}

Fig 4: Tightening Oil Pressure Switch
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Install the pressure control solenoid.
Tightening torque

6.9-8.8 N.m {71-89 kgf.cm, 62-77 in.lbf}

Fig 5: Installing Pressure Control Solenoid
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Install the harness component as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Identifying Harness Component
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