Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.

WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED.





2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift.
- Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.





3. Remove fluid pan fixings (22).
- Remove the fluid pan and all traces of gasket material.





4. Disconnect solenoid / regulator connectors (8).





5. Remove Right Hand (RH) rear valve body securing. screws (2).





6. Remove solenoid / pressure regulator retaining plate fixings (9).





7. Remove the relevant solenoid.

INSTALLATION





1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the specific tightening of fixings and related procedures.





2. For this step, refer to the illustration.





3. Using a new gasket, install the fluid pan and tighten the fixings (22) as specified. Refer to General Procedures for fluid fill

NOTE: Ensure extreme cleanliness & never reuse transmission fluid.