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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2003ION 3 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 5 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - VT25-E)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE
2003 Saturn Ion 3 4D Sedan, Standard
Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble
2003 Saturn Ion 3 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Important:Β Dirty solvent can deposit sediment that could damage the transmission.
- Using clean solvent, thoroughly clean the control valve body assembly, valves, springs, and all other components.
- Using compressed air, dry all components.
- Inspect the valve body casting for the following conditions:
- Porosity
- Cracks
- Damaged machined surfaces
- Chips or debris
- Interconnected passages
- Damaged sealing surfaces
- 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
- Inspect the control solenoid valve locator pin in the control valve body assembly for damage. Replace the pin if necessary.
- Install the clutch boost valve into the control valve body assembly.
- Install the clutch boost valve spring.
- Install the control solenoid valve locator pin.
- Install the spring for the TCC regulator apply valve.
- Install the TCC regulator valve.
- Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the TCC regulator valve.
- Install the bore plug for the TCC regulator valve.
- Install the bore plug retainer for the TCC regulator valve.
- Install the spring for the variable ratio control valve.
- Install the variable ratio control valve lever assembly.
- Install the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the line 1 pressure regulator valve spring.
- Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the bore plug for the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the bore plug retainer for the line 1 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the forward and reverse clutch valve.
- Install the spring for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
- Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
- Install the bore plug for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
- Install the bore plug retainer for the forward and reverse clutch valve.
- Install the TCC control valve.
- Install the TCC control valve spring.
- Install the spring seat for the TCC control valve.
- Install the line limit valve.
- Install the line limit valve spring.
- Install the spring seat for the line limit valve.
- Install the actuator feed limit valve.
- Install the spring for the actuator feed limit valve.
- Install the spring seat for the actuator feed limit valve.
- Install the primary limit valve.
- Install the primary limit valve spring.
- Install the spring seat for the primary limit valve.
- Install the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the line 2 pressure regulator valve spring.
- Install a NEW bore plug - O-ring - seal on the bore plug for the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the bore plug for the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the bore plug retainer for the line 2 pressure regulator valve.
- Install the 3 ball check valves into the valve body assembly.
- Install a NEW fluid pump pressure screen assembly (203) on the spacer plate assembly.
- 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
- Install the control solenoid valve assembly (201) on the valve body assembly (207).
- Install the wiring connector hole seal (200) for the control valve body cover.
- Install the manual valve (202) in the control solenoid valve assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.