Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: Service and Repair

Inspection

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.
3. Measure resistance between sensor signal terminal and sensor ground terminal.
4. Check that the resistance is within the specification.

Removal

1. Remove the battery and the battery tray.

2. Remove the under cover (A).

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)




3. Replace new gasket and the plug after draining the automatic transaxle fluid by removing the drain plug.

4. Remove the air breeder hose (A).
5. Remove the valve body cover (B).

Tightening torque :
13.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.4 - 1.6 kgf.m, 10.1 - 11.6 lb-ft)




6. Remove the bolt (3ea) after disconnecting the solenoid valve connector (B) and the oil temperature sensor connector (A).

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)




7. Remove the solenoid valve support bracket (B) and the valve body mounting bolt (A-1ea).

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)




8. Remove the torque converter control solenoid valve (A).






Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- The gasket of the valve body gasket (A) use new one.
- Adding automatic transaxle fluid.





- Perform TCM learning after replacing the automatic transaxle to prevent slow automatic transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup.