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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 44 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONCONTROL & SHIFT SOLENOIDSREMOVAL
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Control & Shift Solenoids: Removal

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal
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NOTE: Do not remove the valve body for the following procedures. Removal of the 1-2 accumulator is necessary only if servicing the pressure control solenoid.
  1. Remove the transmission oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING  under LUBRICATION.
  2. Remove the 1-2 accumulator if necessary. See ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY .
  3. Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
    • Transmission fluid pressure switch (1). See Figure.
    • 1-2 shift control solenoid (2).
    • 2-3 shift control solenoid (3).
    • Pressure control solenoid (4).
    • 3-2 control solenoid (6).
    • TCC PWM solenoid (5).
  4. Remove the pressure control solenoid retainer. Remove the pressure control solenoid. See Figure.
  5. Remove the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoid retainers. Remove the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoids. See Figure.
  6. Remove the 3-2 control solenoid retainer. Remove the 3-2 control solenoid. See Figure.
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