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Overhaul Procedure Steps

NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the transmission.
^ For the specific step listed below, refer to that step under "Repair Instructions". Repair Instructions


1. Holding Fixture Installation
2. Torque Converter Assembly Removal
3. Drain Oil
4. Converter Housing Removal
5. 2-4 Servo Cover and Assembly Removal
6. 2-4 Band Servo Piston Pin Length Check
7. Vehicle Speed Sensor and Case Extension Removal
8. Transmission Fluid Pan and Filter Assembly Removal
9. Control Valve Body and Wiring Harness Removal
10. Turbine Shaft O-Ring Removal
11. Transmission End Play Check
12. Oil Pump Removal
13. 2-4 Band, Input Clutches, Input Gear Set Removal
14. Reaction Gear Set Removal
15. Output Shaft, Reaction Gear, Low/Rev Clutch Removal
16. Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly and Park Pawl Actuator Removal
17. Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
18. Case Assembly Inspection
19. 3rd Accumulator Retainer with Ball Assembly Leak Check
20. 3rd Accumulator Retainer with Ball Replacement
21. Case Bushing
22. Manual Shift Shaft Seal Installation
23. Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation
24. Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly and Park Pawl Actuator Installation
25. Reaction Gear and Carrier Inspection
26. Reaction Gear and Carrier Installation
27. Low and Reverse Clutch Spacer Plate Selection
28. Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation
29. Low and Reverse Clutch Support Disassemble
30. Low and Reverse Clutch Support Installation
31. Reaction Sun Gear Installation
32. Reaction Carrier Shaft Replacement
33. Input Internal Gear, Reaction Shaft and Shell Installation
34. Internal Transmission Speed Sensor Rotor Replacement
35. Output Shaft Installation
36. Input Carrier Inspection
37. Input Sun Gear Bushing Replacement
38. Input Carrier Inspection and Installation
39. Input Clutch Assembly Disassemble
40. Input Housing and Shaft Assembly Inspection
41. Input Housing and Shaft Assembly Assemble
42. Input Housing to Output Shaft Seal Installation
43. Overrun Clutch Installation
44. Forward Clutch Sprag Disassemble
45. Forward Clutch Sprag Assemble
46. Forward Clutch Assembly Assemble
47. Forward Clutch Piston Travel Check
48. 3-4 Clutch Assemble
49. 3-4 Clutch Plate Travel Check
50. Clutch Air Check
51. Turbine Shaft Seal Installation
52. Reverse Input Clutch Disassemble
53. Reverse Input Clutch Bushing Replacement
54. Reverse Input Clutch Assemble
55. Reverse Input Clutch Plate Travel Check
56. Reverse Input and 3-4 Clutch Housing Installation
57. 2-4 Band Installation
58. Input Speed Sensor Removal
59. Oil Pump Disassemble
60. Oil Pump Body Disassemble
61. Fluid Pump Rotor and Slide Measurement
62. Oil Pump Body Bushing Replacement
63. Oil Pump Body Assemble
64. Oil Pump Cover Disassemble
65. Oil Pump Stator Shaft Bushing Replacement
66. Oil Pump Cover Assemble
67. Oil Pump Cover and Body Assemble
68. Input Speed Sensor Installation
69. Oil Pump Assembly Installation
70. Converter Housing Installation
71. Turbine Shaft O-Ring Installation
72. Control Valve Body Disassemble
73. Control Valve Body Assemble
74. 3-4 Accumulator Installation
75. 1-2 Accumulator Disassemble
76. 1-2 Accumulator Assemble
77. 1-2 Accumulator Installation
78. Control Valve Body Installation
79. Manual Detent Spring Installation
80. Oil Filter Assembly Installation
81. Transmission Fluid Pan Installation
82. 2-4 Band Servo 2nd Apply Piston Disassemble
83. 2-4 Servo Assembly Installation
84. Case Extension Bushing Replacement
85. Vehicle Speed Sensor and Case Extension Installation
86. Torque Converter End Play Inspection
87. Torque Converter Installation
88. Holding Fixture Removal