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.
Valve Body Assembly: Installation
- INSTALL TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Insert the pin of the lever into the hole of the manual valve.
- Install 3 new drum seal gaskets onto the transmission case.
- Install the 19 bolts.
Torque: 11 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Standard bolt length:
36 mm (1.42 in.) for bolt A
25 mm (0.98 in.) for bolt B
- CONNECT TRANSMISSION WIRE
- Connect the 7 connectors to the solenoid valves.
- Install the clamp with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 10 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) for bolt A
11 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) for bolt B
HINT:
Each bolt length is indicated below.
Standard bolt length:
12 mm (0.47 in.) for bolt A
36 mm (1.42 in.) for bolt B
- Connect the ATF temperature sensor.
- INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY
- Install a new O-ring and the oil strainer with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 10 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
- Install a new O-ring and the oil strainer with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Remove the gasket and be careful not to spill oil on the contacting surfaces of the transmission case and oil pan.
- Install the new gasket and the oil pan with the 20 bolts.
Torque: 4.4 N*m (45 kgf*cm, 39 in.*lbf)
- Install the new gasket and the oil pan with the 20 bolts.
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. - ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- Add automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ).
- INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- Inspect the automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ).
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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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