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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULSUBASSEMBLY SERVICELOWER CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Lower Control Valve Body Assembly Removal
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Lower Control Valve Body Assembly Removal
LOWER CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 4T80-E TRANSAXLE
1. Use a small screwdriver in order to disconnect the manual valve linkage clip (915).
2. Use a small screwdriver in order to disconnect the electrical connectors from the following parts:
- The 1-2 shift solenoid valve
- The 2-3 shift solenoid valve
- The automatic transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch
3. Remove the wire harness from the two wiring harness clips.
4. Remove the nine 10-mm bolts (534) from the oil transfer plate (956).
5. Remove the oil transfer plate (956).
6. Remove the two 10-mm nuts and the 11 10-mm bolts from the lower controls assembly. Do not remove the four bolts indicated.
7. Lift the lower channel plate, valve assembly and accumulator assembly from the case as a single unit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.