Transmission Housing / Lower Valve Body Assembly Removal

Removal

NOTE:
- Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
- Blow out all passages.
- When removing the lower valve body assembly, replace the following:
- O-rings
- ATF pan gasket

CAUTION: Do not turn over the transmission before removing the ATF pan.

1. Remove the shift solenoid/A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve harness connector stop.
2. Remove the ATF pan (14 bolts).
3. Remove the ATF strainer (three bolts).
4. Remove the lower valve body assembly (six bolts) while pushing the connector out of the transmission housing.





5. Clean the inlet opening of the ATF strainer thoroughly with compressed air, then check that it is in good condition, and the inlet opening is not clogged.
6. Replace the ATF strainer if it is clogged or damaged.

NOTE: The ATF strainer can be reused if it is not clogged.