Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Solenoid Body Assembly: Disassembly
- If not previously done, remove the 2 bolts and separate the solenoid body from the valve body.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the separator plate.
- Remove and discard the circuit filter.
- Compress the valve springs with a screwdriver and remove the retainers with a magnet. Remove the individual valves and springs from the solenoid body by tapping it on the palm of the hand to slide the valves out of the bores. See the SOLENOID BODYΒ illustration at the beginning of this procedure for valve and spring locations.
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NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the solenoid body leadframe or the solenoid terminals when removing the leadframe or damage can occur to the leadframe or the solenoids.
Remove the 5 screws and carefully remove the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.
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NOTE: The solenoids are calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. Failure to mark the solenoids to the ports they were originally in can result in mixing the solenoids and can cause damage to the transaxle or a harsh shift.
Using a paint marker, number the solenoids and the solenoid body to correspond with the ports from which the solenoids are located in the solenoid body.
- Remove the solenoid retaining pins.
- Remove the solenoids from the solenoid body.
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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.