Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair

Solenoids and Wiring Harness Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the 5 solenoid connectors.
2. Remove the lock plate and bolt, then remove the ATF temperature sensor from the valve body.





3. Remove the manual detent spring (1) and cover (2) from the valve body.





Important: Slowly lower the valve body from the transaxle, the check ball assembly and the accumulator piston located above the valve body may fall out of the transaxle case.

4. Remove the 13 valve body retaining bolts and the valve body.





5. Remove the check ball assembly and accumulator.





6. Remove the 2 gaskets.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the solenoids on the valve body.
^ Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).





2. Install the 2 new gaskets.





3. Install the accumulator and check ball assembly.
4. Align the groove of the manual valve with the pin of the manual valve lever.





5. Temporarily install the valve body with the 13 bolts.
^ Length of Bolt (1) 32 mm (1.26 inch)
^ Length of Bolt (2) 22 mm (0.87 inch)
^ Length of Bolt (3) 55 mm (2.17 inch)
^ Length of Bolt (4) 45 mm (1.77 inch)





6. Temporarily install the detent spring (1) and the cover (2).
7. Make sure the manual valve lever contacts the center of the roller at the tip of the detent spring.
8. Tighten the 15 valve body retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the bolt to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).

9. Install the ATF temperature sensor, then the lock plate and bolt on the valve body.
^ Tighten the bolt to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.).

10. Connect the 5 solenoid electrical connectors.
11. Install the fluid filter and pan.
12. Install the left engine splash shield.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
15. Refill the transaxle as necessary.