Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Place the transaxle in neutral (N).

Remove the transmission wiring harness. Refer to Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Control Valve Body Passage Cover Bolts, Cover & Gasket

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Remove the 2 control valve body bolts/screws (31), control valve body fluid passage cover (37) and gasket (38).

Fig 2: View Of Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts/Screws

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Remove the 6 control valve body mounting bolts/screws (1-6).

Fig 3: View Of Valve Body Assembly

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While holding the control valve body assembly, disconnect the manual shift detent lever assembly (710) from the manual valve link (336).
Move the detent lever assembly clockwise for ease of removing the manual valve.
Remove the control valve body assembly (39).

Fig 4: Identifying Case Fluid Passage Seals

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Remove the 2 transaxle case fluid passage seals (86).