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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1983GRAND PRIX BASE, 5.0 HREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1 (OVERHAUL - THM 400)TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLYSOLENOID
1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 H

Transmission Disassembly: Solenoid

1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 HSECTION Solenoid
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Remove wire connecting solenoid to exterior electrical connector. Remove solenoid attaching screws and solenoid. Use care to not press against solenoid cover. Remove valve body to spacer plate gasket, spacer plate and spacer plate to case gasket. Using magnet, remove 6 check balls.

CAUTION: If transmission is installed in vehicle, be careful when detent solenoid is removed to prevent spacer plate, gasket, and check balls from dropping out. Keep control valve spacer plate level when removing so check balls do not fall.
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