Main Control Valve Body: Installation

NOTE: Be careful not to pinch the TSS, OSS or TR sensor wiring harnesses under the valve body, or damage to the wiring harness or connectors may occur.

NOTE: If cleaning of the main control assembly or inspecting the valves, refer to MAIN CONTROL - OVERHAUL . If installing a new main control assembly continue with this procedure.

NOTE: Make sure that the manual control lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual control valve.

Manual pin.

Manual valve.

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Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

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NOTE: Make sure not to pinch the TSS, OSS or TR sensor wiring harnesses when positioning the solenoid body in place.

Hand-tighten only.

42 mm (1.653 in) bolt
63 mm (2.48 in) bolts
80 mm (3.149 in) bolts

95 mm (3.74 in) bolts

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Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

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Connect the TR sensor electrical connector and slide the lock tab to the LOCK position.

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Install the main control cover. Refer to MAIN CONTROL COVER - 3.5L GTDI or MAIN CONTROL COVER - 3.7L TI-VCT .

Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.

Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.

Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent until it stops.

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If a replacement transmission assembly is being installed or a new solenoid body is installed, the PCM will must be reflashed with a new solenoid body strategy and identification data file. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY DOWNLOAD .
After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.