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.
Main Control Valve Body: Installation
- Verify the check balls and the solenoid damper are in place.
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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
Install the solenoid body-to-valve body separator plate.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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- Install the main control valve body. And install the solenoid body and transmission internal wiring harness frame assembly.
- Install the solenoid body-to-valve body bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that the component is correctly located on the locating dowels.
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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.
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