Clutch Pressure Regulating Solenoid: Service and Repair

DUTY SOLENOID C AND TRANSFER VALVE BODY
1. Removal





1) Remove pitching stopper.





2) Raise vehicle and drain ATF.





3) Remove front exhaust pipe.
Disconnect oxygen sensor connector, and remove exhaust pipe.





4) Remove propeller shaft.

NOTE: Before removing propeller shaft, scribe matching marks on propeller shaft and rear differential coupling.





5) Remove rear crossmember.
- Support transmission using a transmission jack and raise slightly.
- Remove bolts and nuts as shown in Figure.





6) Remove vehicle speed sensor 1.





7) Remove extension and gasket.
- Remove gear select cable nut.
- Move gear select cable so that extension bolts can be removed.





- Remove bolts.
- Remove extension and disconnect duty solenoid C connector.

CAUTION: Do not force extension back before disconnecting solenoid connector. Otherwise, harness may be damaged.

NOTE: Use a container to catch oil flowing from extension.





8) Remove duty solenoid C and transfer valve body from extension.
- Remove transfer clutch drum.





- Remove clamp which secures pipe.
- Remove bolts.

2. Installation





1) Install duty solenoid C and transfer valve body.
- Install duty solenoid C and transfer valve body,
- Install pipe and clamp.

Tightening torque: 8 ± 1 Nm (5.8 ± 0.7 ft. lbs.)

- Install clutch drum.





2) Install extension.
- Connect connector.
- Tighten 11 bolts.

Tightening torque: 25 ± 2 Nm (18.1 ± 1.4 ft. lbs.)





- Install gear select cable.

Tightening torque: 14 ± 4 Nm (10.1 ± 2.9 ft. lbs.)





3) Install vehicle speed sensor 1.

Tightening torque: 7 ± 1 Nm (5.1 ± 0.7 ft. lbs.)





4) Install rear crossmember.
- Tighten bolts.

Tightening torque:
Crossmember to body: 69 ± 15 Nm (51 ± 11 ft. lbs.)
Crossmember to cushion: 18 ± 5 Nm (13.0 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)

- Lower and remove transmission jack.





5) Install propeller shaft.

Tightening torque:
At rear differential: 23 ± 5 Nm (16.6 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)
At center bearing: 39 ± 5 Nm (28.9 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: Align matching marks on propeller shaft and rear differential coupling.





6) Install front exhaust pipe

Tightening torque:
At engine: 29 ± 5 Nm (21.7 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)
At hanger: 29 ± 5 Nm (21.7 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)
At front and rear connections: 18 ± 5 Nm (13.0 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)





7) Lower and remove jack.
8) Connect the following parts:
Oxygen sensor connector
Multi-connector





9) Install pitching stopper.

Tightening torque:
Body side: 57 ± 10 Nm (42 ± 7 ft. lbs.)
Engine side: 49 ± 5 Nm (36.2 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)





10) Replenish ATF and check oil level. Check for leaks.