Removing Valve Body
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Move selector lever to position "2".
- Remove Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch F125. Refer to Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch F125 , removing, installing and adjusting .
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove noise insulation tray.
- Place drip tray under transmission.
- Remove drain plug - arrow -.
- Drain ATF.
- Remove Ground (GND) strap - 1 - from bracket on transmission.
- Remove power steering line - 2 - from front of transmission.
- Remove bracket - 3 -.
- Then remove power steering line from back of transmission (near pendulum support).
- Tie line up to side.
- Remove retainer from valve body cover.
- Remove pendulum support - arrows A and B -.
- Lay tensioning belt T10038 around right drive axle - 2 - and stabilizer bar - 1 -.
- Use tensioning belt T10038 to pull engine and transmission to stabilizer bar.
- Carefully pry off breather cap - 1 -.
- Remove bolts of valve body cover - 2 -.
- Carefully press valve body cover off transmission housing, e.g. using a screwdriver.
- Pull off connectors - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Unhook wiring harness - 3 - from tabs - 4 -.
- Secure spool valve - A - against falling out with a rubber band.
Even slightest damage will lead to faults in operation. Then the valve body must be replaced.
- To remove valve body, remove only bolts (silver color) marked with an - arrow -.
- Remove valve body.
- Use a flat scraper to remove sealant residue from transmission housing.
- Use a rotating brush, e.g. a hand drill with a plastic bristle insert, to remove residual sealant from oil pan.
CAUTION:
- Wear eye protection.
- Clean sealing surfaces with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 . They must be free of oil and grease.
Make sure no sealant or brush residue remains in valve body cover. Even the smallest contamination particles lead to malfunctions!