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Valve Body Overview






Valve Body Overview

Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle when the transmission fluid pan is removed or when there is no transmission fluid in the transmission.

The valve body and the wiring harnesses can also be removed with the transmission installed.

Install the O-rings using transmission fluid. Other types of lubricants can lead to faults in the transmission hydraulics.

Always replace a dirty or faulty valve body.

Only use lint free cloths

Check the fluid level after installing the transmission fluid pan. Refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling ] Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling.






1 Transmission Fluid Inspection Plug

Transmission fluid level, checking and filling. Refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling ] Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

2 Seal

Always replace.

3 Overflow Tube

Remove in order to drain the transmission fluid.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

4 Transmission Fluid Pan

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Pan ] Service and Repair.

5 Bolt

Tighten the pan bolts diagonally and in several steps.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

6 Gasket

With spacers (Qty: 8).

Check before installing

Replace brittle, cracked or deformed gaskets.

7 Magnet

Quantity: 2, in depressions in the pan.

Clean before installing the pan.

8 Bolt

For securing the valve body to the transmission.

Quantity 12, with different lengths, refer to => [ Bolt Lengths and Locations on the Valve Body ] Service and Repair.

Always replace the bolts.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

9 Bolt

Quantity: 3

For securing the filter to the valve body.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

10 Fluid Filter

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Filter ] Service and Repair.

11 Valve Body

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Valve Body ] Service and Repair.

For the correct solenoid valve designation refer to => [ Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket ] Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

12 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

13 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

14 Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182) ] Transmission Input Speed Sensor.

15 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

16 Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195) ] Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195).

17 Transmission Housing

Illustrated here without the transmission fluid cooler.

18 Vent Cap

19 Multifunction Transmission Range Switch (F125)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch (F125) ] Service and Repair.

Adjusting, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch (F125), Adjusting ] Adjustments.

20 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (G93)

Integrated in the sensor wiring harness item 23.

Wire routing, refer to => [ Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket ] Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wiring Harness, with 8 Pin Connector ] Wiring Harness, with 8 Pin Connector.

21 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

22 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

23 Sensor Wiring Harness

With a 8 pin connector.

With a O-ring on the connector; always replace the O-ring.

With the transmission fluid temperature sensor.

For the transmission input speed sensor and the transmission output speed sensor.

Wire routing, refer to => [ Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket ] Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wiring Harness, with 8 Pin Connector ] Wiring Harness, with 8 Pin Connector.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

24 Seal

Always replace, if equipped.

25 Transmission Fluid Drain Plug

Not installed on all transmissions.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

26 Shift Lever

For the shift shaft.

Inside, on the valve body.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Valve Body ] Service and Repair.

27 Washer

28 Nut

Installed position: The centering collar faces the washer item 27.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.

29 Spring

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

30 Piston

31 Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness

With a 14 pin connector.

With an O-ring on the connector; always replace the O-ring.

Solenoid valve installed location and wiring harness routing, refer to => [ Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket ] Wire Routing, Connectors and Valve Body Bracket.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wiring Harness, with 14 Pin Connector ] Wiring Harness, with 14 Pin Connector.

32 Bolt

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications ] Fastener Tightening Specifications - Gears, Hydraulic Controls.