Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Clean transmission exterior.
2. Drain ATF completely.
- Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF to 23-26 Nm (17-20 ft.lb)
3. Remove oil pan and gasket. Drain oil into a container.




4. Disconnect solenoid valve connectors. Remove connectors from clips and disconnect connectors at 5 places.




5. Remove oil strainer. Disconnect oil pipe by removing the two bolts, and remove four bolts and oil strainer. Be careful because oil flows from oil strainer.




6. Remove control valve body. Remove 8 long bolts (Black) and 11 short bolts (Yellow). Be careful because oil flows from valve body.




7. Remove shift solenoids 1, 2 and 3, and duty solenoid A.


INSTALLATION



1. Install duty solenoid B (lock-up). Tighten bolts shown by solid arrows. The two bolts and brackets shown by arrows " XX " must be tightened later.




2. Install solenoid valves. Shift solenoids, 1, 2 and 3, and duty solenoid A (line pressure).




3. Install valve body and tighten to 8 Nm (70 in.lb)
a. Secure accumulator springs using Vaseline.
b. Align manual valve connections.
c. Tighten duty solenoid B (lock-up) bracket and two bolts (also used to tighten valve body).




4. Install oil strainer.
- Also install oil pipe and harness connector bracket and tighten to 7-9 Nm (61-78 in.lb)




5. Connect harness connectors at 5 places. Connect connectors of same color, and secure connectors to valve body using clips.




6. Install oil pan gasket and tighten to 3.4-4.4 Nm (30-40 in.lb)




7. Add and check ATF.