Removal

40TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

VALVE BODY

REMOVAL

NOTE: If valve body is replaced or reconditioned, the PCM Quick Learn Procedure must be performed.

(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(3) Disconnect gearshift cable from manual valve lever.
(4) Remove manual valve lever from manual shaft.
(5) Disconnect Transmission Range Sensor (TRS).
(6) Raise vehicle on hoist.

Fig.366 Oil Pan Bolts:

(7) Remove oil pan bolts (1) (Fig. 366).

Fig.367 Oil Pan:

(8) Remove oil pan (1) (Fig. 367).

Fig.368 Oil Filter:

(9) Remove oil filter (1) (Fig. 368).

Fig.369 Valve Body-to-Case Bolts:

(10) Remove the valve body-to-transaxle case bolts (1) (Fig. 369).

NOTE: To ease removal of the valve body, turn the manual valve lever fully clockwise to low or first gear.

Fig.370 Push Park Rod Rollers From Guide Bracket:

(11) Remove park rod rollers (1) from guide bracket (3) (Fig. 370).

Fig.371 Valve Body Removal/Installation:

(12) Remove valve body from transaxle (1) (Fig. 371).

Fig.372 Underdrive And Overdrive Accumulators:

(13) Remove underdrive (2) (Fig. 372) and overdrive (1) accumulator piston and springs.

CAUTION: The valve body manual shaft pilot may distort and bind the manual valve if the valve body is mishandled or dropped.