Valvebody Disassembly

1. Remove the automatic transaxle control valvebody assembly. (Refer to appropriate year automatic transaxle service manual).

2. Remove detent arm.

3. Remove actuator cover-to-valvebody bolts (identified by heavy circles) and remove actuator cover.

4. Lift actuator connector plate off actuator pins using care not to damage connector plate.





5. Remove actuators by using twisting motion as the actuators are removed.





6. Remove bolt retaining two halves of valvebody.

7. Separate upper valvebody from lower valvebody.

IMPORTANT:
Note position of transaxle check balls when taking two halves apart.

8. Remove spacer plate and transaxle check balls.