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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 36 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - ALLISON - UNIT REPAIR OVERHAUL)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAULCONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLECONTROL VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500
Control Valve Body Disassemble
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Control Valve Body Disassemble
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J 33163 Valve Tray Set
- Position the control valve module on the work table so that the main valve body module is facing up.
- Remove six bolts (1) and one bolt (2) retaining the reverse signal tube and pressure switch assembly to the main valve body.
- Remove reverse signal tube (2) from main valve body (3).
- Remove pressure switch assembly (1) from main valve body (3).
- Remove F trim solenoid retainer (1).
- Remove F trim solenoid (7), sleeve (4), valve (3), and spring (2).
- Remove O-rings (5) and (6) from F trim solenoid (7).
- Remove D ON/OFF shift solenoid retainer (1).
- Remove D ON/OFF shift solenoid (4).
- Remove O-rings (2) and (3) from D ON/OFF shift solenoid (4).
- Remove E ON/OFF shift solenoid retainer (1).
- Remove E ON/OFF shift solenoid (4).
- Remove O-rings (2) and (3) from E ON/OFF shift solenoid (4).
- Remove three bolts (1) that retain A/B solenoid bracket (2) to main valve body (3).
- Remove A/B solenoid bracket (1), two accumulator springs (2), and two accumulator plugs (3).
- Remove A trim solenoid (15), valve (13), spring (12), if present, valve (11), and spring (10).
- Remove B trim solenoid (9), valve (7), valve (6), and spring (5).
- Remove O-ring (14) from A trim solenoid (15).
- Remove O-ring (8) from B trim solenoid (9).
- Position the control valve module on the work table so that shift valve body (1) is facing up.
- Remove C ON/OFF shift solenoid retainer (2).
- Remove C ON/OFF shift solenoid (5).
- Remove O-rings (3) and (4) from C ON/OFF shift solenoid (5).
- Position the control valve module on the work table so that the main valve body is facing up. Reinstall four bolts (1) so that the bolts are partially threaded into the shift valve body and protrude from the main valve body.
- Remove fourteen bolts (1) retaining the shift valve body and the main valve body together.
- Position the control valve module on edge so that the top and bottom are vertical.
- Gently tap the bolts until the module separates.
- Position the control valve assembly on the work table so that shift valve body (1) is facing up.
- Separate shift valve body assembly (1), separator plate (2), and main valve body assembly (4).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.