Control Valve Body Cover Replacement

Control Valve Body Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the battery tray assembly. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.




2. Disconnect the shift cable from the park neutral position (PNP) switch.
3. Remove the shift cable bracket.




4. Remove the PNP switch lever nut and lever.




5. Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement 4T45-E - Automatic Transmission.
6. Remove the transmission upper side cover bolts.
7. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.
8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
9. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
10. Remove the left lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.
11. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
12. Disconnect the steering rack intermediate shaft. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LY7) Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LZ4, LZ9) .
13. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (Convertible) Frame Replacement (Convertible)Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L)Frame Replacement (3.6L) Frame Replacement (3.6L)Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L).
14. On vehicles equipped with the L61 engine, remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (2.4L) Transmission Mount Replacement - Left SideTransmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (3.5L) Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Lower the LH side of the engine with the engine support fixture to allow the transmission side cover enough room to get past the left rail.
17. Raise the vehicle.




18. Remove the 11 transmission side cover bolts (3) or Studs (4) (model dependant).

Caution: Pry on the corner of the case side cover near the locating dowel pins (45), to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

19. Remove the transmission side cover (1).
20. Remove the two side cover gaskets (5 and 6) and the side cover to driven support thrust washer (7). They may remain with the side cover. Only replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. If the seals were removed, thoroughly clean and dry the side cover seal grooves and the side cover seals.
2. Install the side cover gaskets (5 and 6) into the grooves on the side cover (1).
3. Retain the seals with J 36850 or equivalent.
4. Install the side cover to drive sprocket thrust washer (7) onto the side cover.
5. Retain the thrust washer with J 36850 or equivalent.




6. Install the side cover assembly onto the transmission case.
7. Install the 11 side cover bolts (3) or studs (4) (model dependent).




8. Refer to the graphic in order to find the correct installation points of the bolts and the stud.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

9. Hand start the bolts. Tighten the side cover bolts and stud to 28 Nm (22 lb ft).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
12. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
13. On vehicles equipped with the L61 engine, install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (2.4L) Transmission Mount Replacement - Left SideTransmission Mount Replacement - Left Side (3.5L) Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side.
14. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement (Convertible) Frame Replacement (Convertible)Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 2.4L)Frame Replacement (3.6L) Frame Replacement (3.6L)Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L) Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L).
15. Install the power steering intermediate shaft and tie-rod ends. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LY7) Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LZ4, LZ9) .
16. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
17. Install the left lower control arm to the subframe and steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Front Suspension.
18. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Support Fixture.




21. Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement 4T45-E - Automatic Transmission.
22. Install the PNP switch lever and nut. Tighten the nut to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).




23. Install the shift cable bracket.
24. Connect the shift cable to the PNP switch.




25. Install the battery tray assembly. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.
26. Fill the transmission. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities [1][2]Maintenance.