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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF). (Refer to FLUID .
    • Perform Transaxle Control Module (TCM) learning after replacing the valve body to prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle Control System - "Repair procedures")
    • Use new valve body gasket (A).
    • Fig 1: Identifying Valve Body Gasket
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