Service Notes
Service Notice^ Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the transmission. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
^ Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.
^ Use lint-free cloth or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere with the operation of the transmission.
^ When disassembling parts, place them in order in a parts rack so that they can be put back into the unit in their proper positions.
^ Alt parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or reassembly.
^ Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the transmission is disassembled.
^ When connecting A/T control unit harness connector, tighten bolt until red projection is in-line with connector.
^ It is very important to perform functional tests whenever they are indicated.
^ The valve body contains precision parts and requires extreme care when parts are removed and serviced. Place removed parts in order on a parts rack so they can be put back in the valve body in the same positions and sequences. Care will also prevent springs and small parts from becoming scattered or lost.
^ Properly installed valves, sleeves, plugs, etc. will slide along their bores in the valve body under their own weight.
^ Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF to all parts. Petroleum jelly may be applied to O-rings and seals and used to hold small bearings and washers in place during reassembly. Do not use grease.
^ Extreme care should be taken to avoid damage to O-rings, seals and gaskets when assembling.
^ During overhaul, if excessive foreign material is found in the oil pan or clogging the strainer, flush or replace ATF cooler as required.
^ After overhaul, refill the transmission with new ATF.
^ Even when the drain plug is removed, the old A/T fluid will remain in the torque converter and the A/T fluid cooling system. Always follow the procedures under "Changing A/T Fluid". Service and Repair