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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 180 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL - U140F)COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLYVALVE BODY ASSEMBLYREASSEMBLY
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Valve Body Assembly: Reassembly
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Reassembly
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- Install check balls in upper and lower valve bodies. Ensure check balls are installed in correct locations. See Figure and Figure . Install plate to lower valve body. Install lower valve body with plate to upper valve body. Install 7 lower valve body bolts and tighten to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Bolts are 1.614" (41.00 mm) in length.
- Install accumulator pistons, springs, washers and snap rings. Ensure spring free length and outer diameter are within specification. For spring specifications, see ACCUMULATOR VALVE SPRING SPECIFICATIONS table. Ensure components are installed in correct locations. Install pressure relief check balls, retainer and bolt. Tighten bolt to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). See Figure.
- Turn valve body over. Install 7 upper valve body cover bolts. Tighten bolts to 58 INCH lbs. (6.6 N.m). Install 8 upper valve body bolts. Tighten bolts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Ensure bolts are installed in correct locations. For bolt identification, see UPPER VALVE BODY BOLT IDENTIFICATION table.
- Install 5 shift solenoids and bolts. Tighten shift solenoid SLT and SL1 bolts to 58 INCH lbs. (6.6 N.m). Bolt length is .47" (12.0 mm). Tighten all other shift solenoid bolts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Bolt length is 1.77" (45.0 mm). See Figure. Ensure primary regulator valve is installed in correct position. See Figure.
ACCUMULATOR VALVE SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (Color) | Free Length - In. (mm) | Outer Diameter - In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Clutch Accumulator | |||
| Inner Spring (Brown) | 1.873 (47.58) | .441 (11.20) | |
| Outer Spring (Brown) | 1.874 (47.61) | .472 (12.00) | |
| 2nd Brake Accumulator | |||
| Inner Spring (Purple) | 1.728 (43.88) | .433 (11.00) | |
| Outer Spring (White) | 1.776 (45.12) | .465 (11.80) | |
UPPER VALVE BODY BOLT IDENTIFICATION
| Application | In. (mm) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Bolt (1) | ||||||
| Bolt A | .551 (14.00) | |||||
| Bolt B | .394 (10.00) | |||||
| Upper Valve Body Bolt (2) | ||||||
| Bolt A | 1.614 (41.00) | |||||
| Bolt B | 1.181 (30.00) | |||||
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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.