FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Steps 51-71





51. Using the special tool, install the reverse servo retaining ring.
1. Compress the reverse band servo.
2. Install the reverse band servo retaining ring.





52. Install the 2-3 accumulator assembly.
1. Install the accumulator piston.
2. Install the accumulator piston spring.
3. Install the accumulator spring retainer.





53. Using the special tools, apply regulated air pressure to the test ports. Verify that the components are applied and released.





54. NOTE: The tab on the electrical connector is secured by main control valve body.

Install the electrical connector into the case.





55. NOTE: The alignment bolts are valve body assembly bolts and are in the valve body.

Align the main control valve body alignment bolts and position the main control valve body.





56. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.

Loosely install the 10 long main control valve body bolts.





57. NOTE: Lubricate the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid O-rings with clean automatic transmission fluid.

Install the EPC solenoid.
1. Install the EPC solenoid.
2. Install the EPC solenoid bracket and bolt.





58. NOTE: The main control valve body bolts will be tightened in later steps.

Loosely install the 12 short main control valve body bolts.





59. Install the manual control valve detent lever spring.
1. Position the manual control valve detent lever spring.
2. Install the bolt.





60. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.





61. Inspect the lead frame for damage.
^ Using the special tool, check all the lead frame solenoid connections. The gauge should fit tightly and not fall out after being inserted.
^ If the special tool passes through any lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it makes a good contact, install a new lead frame.





62. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids.
^ Connect the bulkhead interconnector by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.
^ Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
^ Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
^ Connect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.





63. Install the fluid filter and seal assembly.





64. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.





65. NOTE: The pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Install the fluid pan.
1. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.





66. Install the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
1. Install the digital TR sensor.
2. Loosely install the digital TR bolts.





67. NOTE: The tool is designed to fit snugly.

NOTE: Manual shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL position. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots.





68. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

Tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.





69. Lightly lubricate the converter hub with clean automatic transmission fluid.





70. WARNING: The torque converter can fall out if the transmission is tipped.

CAUTION: Make sure the converter hub is fully engaged in the front pump support and gear and rotates freely. Do not damage the hub seal.

CAUTION: If the torque converter slides out, the hub seal may be damaged.

Using the special tools, install the torque converter.





71. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.