Repair Procedure

1. Inspect the new valve body separator plate, **p/n 52118048AD**. The new plate should have a **12 mm or 0.470 in.** wide slot for the torque converter clutch lock-up vent circuit (Figure 1).

NOTE:
VERIFY THAT THE SLOT SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 IS APPROXIMATELY 12 MM (0.470 IN.) WIDE. IF SLOT IS APPROXIMATELY 3 MM WIDE, THEN THE PLATE IS INCORRECT.

2. Clean the separator plate to remove any dirt or rust inhibitor prior to installation.

3. Replace the transmission valve body upper housing separator plate and the transmission oil pan gasket, **p/n 02464324AB**. Refer to the appropriate year Service Manual, Group 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case, for removal and installation instructions regarding the transmission valve body and its upper housing separator plate.

4. Verify transmission fluid level after warming up the transmission and cycling the shift lever several times.

5. Verify, and if required, adjust the transmission shift linkage and the transmission throttle valve cable per the appropriate Service Manual procedures.