Removal

41TE 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.374 Oil Pan Bolts:

(7) Remove oil pan bolts (1) (Fig. 374).

Fig.375 Oil Pan:

(8) Remove oil pan (1) (Fig. 375).

Fig.376 Oil Filter:

(9) Remove oil filter (1) (Fig. 376).

Fig.377 Valve Body-to-Case Bolts:

(10) Remove the valve body-to-transaxle case bolts (1) (Fig. 377).

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

Fig.378 Push Park Rod Rollers From Guide Bracket:

(11) Remove park rod rollers (1) from guide bracket (3) (Fig. 378).

Fig.379 Valve Body Removal/Installation:

(12) Remove valve body from transaxle (1) (Fig. 379).

Fig.380 Underdrive And Overdrive Accumulators:

(13) Remove underdrive (2) (Fig. 380) 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.