Lower Control Valve Body Assembly (4T80-E): Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation
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  1. Place the lower controls assembly over the forward support studs. The bolts (958) without the flange are located next to the oil transfer plate. See Figure .
  2. Hand start the bolts into the channel plate. Install the 2 nuts (955) on the forward support studs. Place the oil transfer plate (956) over the open gasket area. See Figure .
  3. Position the lower control valve body wire harness retaining clips (943). See Figure .
  4. Hand start the bolts (534) to hold the oil transfer plate (956) in place with the lower control valve body wire harness retaining clips (943) attached properly. See Figure . Tighten the bolts and nuts (534) to 6-10 ft. lbs. (8-14 N.m).
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