With AXOD-E (AX4S)

DISASSEMBLE

CAUTION: When overhauling these valve bodies, be advised that many of the valves are aluminum and can be easily damaged. Ensure all check balls are the correct size, as they are prone to shrinkage from erosion. An undersized ball will not seat properly. Do not mix components. Valve bodies, chain covers, gaskets, and separator plates are unique to each model year and are not interchangeable.

1. Place valve body on workbench with separator plate facing up, then remove two Torx bolts attaching separator plate to valve body.
2. Remove separator plate and gasket.

Valve Body Check Balls, Relief Valves, And Filter:

3. Remove seven check balls, two relief valves, and bypass solenoid filter. Clean filter.

Valve Body Assembly:

4. Remove individual valves and springs by removing retaining clips and bore plugs. Refer to the Valve Body Assembly image, for valve and spring locations.

CAUTION: Most valves are aluminum and cannot be removed using a magnet. Remove valves by tapping valve body on palm of hand to slide valves out of bores. It may be necessary to remove valves and springs using a pick. If pick is used, use caution to prevent damaging valves or valve bores.

5. Clean valves, springs, and valve body as required.

ASSEMBLE
1. Install valves and springs into valve body, as shown in the Valve Body Assembly image.
2. Install check balls, relief valves, and bypass solenoid filter, as shown in the Valve Body Check Balls, Relief Valves, And Filter image.
3. Position separator plate with new gasket on valve body.

Valve Body Separator Plate Installation:

4. Install separator plate guide pins tool No. T86P-70100-A or equivalent as shown in the Valve Body Separator Plate Installation image.
5. Install two Torx bolts and tighten, then remove guide pins.