Valve Body Assembly: Removal

Clean exterior of transaxle oil pan. Remove drain plug and drain transaxle. Remove oil pan and gasket. Remove oil strainer (filter) and apply tube bracket. Note location of oil tubes. Using large screwdriver, carefully remove oil tubes.
Remove manual detent spring. Disconnect solenoid connector(s). Remove valve body assembly bolts. Note bolt length and location. See Fig 1-7. Remove throttle cable. Disconnect manual valve connecting rod. Remove valve body assembly.

Fig 1: Valve Body Assembly Bolts A-242L, A-241E & A-244E

Fig 2: Valve Body Assembly Bolts A-245E & A-246E