Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble

2003 Saturn Ion 3 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble
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Important:Β  Dirty solvent can deposit sediment that could damage the transmission.

  1. Using clean solvent, thoroughly clean the control valve body assembly, valves, springs, and all other components.
  2. Using compressed air, dry all components.
  3. Inspect the valve body casting for the following conditions:
    • Porosity
    • Cracks
    • Damaged machined surfaces
    • Chips or debris
    • Interconnected passages
    • Damaged sealing surfaces
    Fig 1: Inspecting Valve Body Casting
    G02126411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. During assembly, inspect the control valve body components for the following:
    • Worn or damaged valves
    • Broken, missing or damaged springs
    • Damaged bore plugs, spring seats or retainers
  5. Inspect the control solenoid valve locator pin in the control valve body assembly for damage. Replace the pin if necessary.
  6. Install the clutch boost valve into the control valve body assembly.
  7. Install the clutch boost valve spring.
  8. Install the control solenoid valve locator pin.
    Fig 2: Installing Clutch Boost Valve & Components
    G02126412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the spring for the TCC regulator apply valve.
  10. Install the TCC regulator valve.
  11. Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the TCC regulator valve.
  12. Install the bore plug for the TCC regulator valve.
  13. Install the bore plug retainer for the TCC regulator valve.
    Fig 3: Installing TCC Regulator Apply Valve & Components
    G02126413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the spring for the variable ratio control valve.
  15. Install the variable ratio control valve lever assembly.
    Fig 4: Installing Variable Ratio Control Valve & Spring
    G02126414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
  17. Install the line 1 pressure regulator valve spring.
  18. Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
  19. Install the bore plug for the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
  20. Install the bore plug retainer for the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
    Fig 5: Installing Line 1 Pressure Regulator & Components
    G02126415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the forward and reverse clutch valve.
  22. Install the spring for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
  23. Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
  24. Install the bore plug for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
  25. Install the bore plug retainer for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
    Fig 6: Installing Forward/Reverse Clutch Valve & Components
    G02126416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the TCC control valve.
  27. Install the TCC control valve spring.
  28. Install the spring seat for the TCC control valve.
    Fig 7: Installing TCC Control Valve & Components
    G02126417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Install the line limit valve.
  30. Install the line limit valve spring.
  31. Install the spring seat for the line limit valve.
    Fig 8: Installing Line Limit Valve & Components
    G02126418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the actuator feed limit valve.
  33. Install the spring for the actuator feed limit valve.
  34. Install the spring seat for the actuator feed limit valve.
    Fig 9: Installing Actuator Feed Limit Valve & Components
    G02126419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the primary limit valve.
  36. Install the primary limit valve spring.
  37. Install the spring seat for the primary limit valve.
    Fig 10: Installing Primary Limit Valve & Components
    G02126420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
  39. Install the line 2 pressure regulator valve spring.
  40. Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
  41. Install the bore plug for the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
  42. Install the bore plug retainer for the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
    Fig 11: Installing Line 2 Pressure Regulator Valve & Components
    G02126421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the 3 ball check valves into the valve body assembly.
    Fig 12: Installing Ball Check Valves Into Valve Body Assembly
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  44. Install a NEW fluid pump pressure screen assembly (203) on the spacer plate assembly.
  45. Install a NEW spacer plate assembly (204).

    Important:Β  Note the orientation of the variable ratio control valve lever assembly into the ratio control motor.

    • 1 - correct location
    • 2 - incorrect location
  46. Install the control solenoid valve assembly (201) on the valve body assembly (207).
  47. Install the wiring connector hole seal (200) for the control valve body cover.
  48. Install the manual valve (202) in the control solenoid valve assembly.
    Fig 13: Installing Spacer Plate Assembly, Control Solenoid Valve Assembly & Components Onto Valve Body Assembly
    G02126423Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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