2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Control Valve Upper Body: Assembly: Notes

  • Lay control valve body down when installing valves. Do not stand the control valve body upright. 
    Fig 1: Identifying Correct Way Of Installing Valves On Control Valve Body
    G00902045Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Lubricate the control valve body and all valves with ATF. Install control valves by sliding them carefully into their bores.
    • Be careful not to scratch or damage valve body. 
      Fig 2: Installing Control Valves
      G00902046Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Wrap a small screwdriver with vinyl tape and use it to insert the valves into their proper positions.
    Fig 3: Inserting Valves
    G00902047Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

1-2 Accumulator Valve 

  • Install 1-2 accumulator valve. Align 1-2 accumulator retainer plate from opposite side of control valve body.
  • Install return spring, 1-2 accumulator piston and plug.
Fig 4: Installing 1-2 Accumulator Valve
G00902048Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Install retainer plates.
    • While pushing plug or return spring, install retainer plate.
    Fig 5: Installing Retainer Plates
    G00902049Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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