Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair
A: REMOVAL1. Clean transmission exterior.
2. Drain ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
3. Remove oil pan.
NOTE: Drain oil into a container.
4. Disconnect solenoid and sensor connectors. Remove connectors from clip and disconnect connectors at 8 places.
5. Remove solenoids, duty solenoids and ATF temperature sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
1. Install solenoids and ATF temperature sensor.
Tightening torque:
T: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft. lbs.)
2. Connect harness connectors at 8 places. Connect connectors of same color, and secure connectors to valve body using clips.
3. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
Fluid packing: Tree Bond 1217B
4. Install oil pan.
Tightening torque: 4.9 Nm (0.50 kgf-m, 3.6 ft. lbs.)
5. Fill ATF up to the middle of the "COLD" side on level gauge by using the gauge hole.
Recommended fluid: Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid
Fluid capacity: 9.3 - 9.6 L (9.8 - 10.1 US qt. 8.2 - 8.4 Imp qt.)
6. Run the vehicle until the ATF temperature rises from 60 to 80°C (140 to 176°F) and check the ATF level of the "HOT" side on level gauge.