Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: Service and Repair

Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid, Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, and Wiring Harness

Tools Required

J 28458 Seal Protector Retainer Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission oil pan and the filter.




2. Disconnect the transmission harness 20-way connector from the transmission internal harness pass-through connector.
Depress both tabs on the connector and pull straight up; do not pry the connector.

Important: Removal of the valve body is not necessary for the following procedure.

3. Remove the 1-2 accumulator assembly. Do not remove the spacer plate.




4. Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
^ Transmission fluid pressure switch (1)
^ 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
^ 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
^ Pressure control solenoid (4)
^ TCC PWM solenoid (5)
^ 3-2 control solenoid (6)




5. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid retainer with a small screwdriver. Rotate the solenoid in the bore, if necessary, until the flat part of the retainer is visible.
6. Remove the TCC PWM solenoid in order to access one of the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.




7. Remove the pressure control solenoid retainer.
8. Remove the pressure control solenoid.




9. Remove the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.




10. Using the J 28458, release the pass-through electrical connector from the transmission case.
1. Use the small end of the J 28458 over the top of the connector.
2. Twist in order to release the four tabs retaining the connector.
3. Pull the harness connector down through the transmission case.
11. Remove the TCC solenoid with O-ring seal, and wiring harness assembly from the transmission case.




12. Inspect the TCC solenoid and wiring harness assembly for the following defects:
^ Damage
^ Cracked connectors
^ Exposed wires
^ Loose pins

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wiring harness and TCC solenoid assembly with a new O-ring seal to the transmission.
2. Install the pass-through electrical connector to the transmission case.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the TCC solenoid retaining bolts.

Tighten the TCC solenoid retaining bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).




4. Install the pressure control solenoid.
Ensure that the electrical connection is facing downward.
5. Install the pressure control solenoid retainer and retaining bolt.

Tighten the pressure control solenoid retaining bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).




6. Install the TCC PWM solenoid to the control valve body.
7. Install the TCC PWM solenoid retainer.




8. Connect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors to the following components:
^ Transmission fluid pressure switch (1)
^ 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
^ 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
^ Pressure control solenoid (4)
^ TCC PWM solenoid (5)
^ 3-2 control solenoid (6)
9. Install the 1-2 accumulator.




10. Connect the transmission harness 20-way connector to the transmission pass-through connector.
Align the arrows on each half of the connector and insert straight down.
11. Install the transmission filter and oil pan.

Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

12. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions.