Lower Valve Body Assembly: Reassembly

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Reassembly
  1. Coat all components with ATF. To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure using NEW filters and NEW "O" rings.
  2. Ensure check balls are installed in proper areas of main valve body. Ensure all filters are installed in proper direction. See Figure.
  3. Ensure proper length bolts are installed in designated areas. See Fig 1. Tighten all bolts and flange nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ .
Fig 1: Identifying Lower Valve Body Bolts
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