Main Control Valve Body: Installation

Fig 1: Installing Manual Control Valve

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1. Install the manual control valve.
   Fig 2: Inspecting Solenoid Valve Body Harness Connector O-Ring Seal For Damage

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   NOTE:

   • Inspect the solenoid valve body harness connector O-ring seal for damage. Install a new O-ring seal, if damaged, before installing the connector into the case.
2. Push the solenoid valve body harness connector into the case.
   Fig 3: Connecting Manual Valve Link To Main Control Valve Body

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3. Connect the manual valve link to the main control valve body.
   Fig 4: Installing Main Control Valve Body And Tighten Bolts In Sequence As Indicated

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4. Install the main control valve body and tighten the bolts in sequence as indicated.
   Fig 5: Loosening Nut On Ball Stud For Manual Valve Detent Lever Actuating Rod Assembly

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5. Loosen the nut on the ball stud for the manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly.
   Fig 6: Removing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly Bolt

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6. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly bolt.
   Fig 7: Aligning Shifter Shaft

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7. Using the special tool and pin, align the shifter shaft.
   Fig 8: Moving Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly

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8. Move the manual valve detent lever assembly to the "D" position.
   Fig 9: Tightening Nut On Ball And Removing Special Tool

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9. Tighten the nut on the ball and remove the special tool.
   Fig 10: Rotating Back To Position And Checking Adjustment

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10. Tighten the detent nut. Rotate back to the "D" position and check the adjustment.
    Fig 11: Aligning Shifter Shaft

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11. Using the special tool and pin, align the shifter shaft.
    Fig 12: Installing Manual Control Lever

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12. Install the manual control lever.
    Fig 13: Installing And Rotate Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly To Neutral Position

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13. Install and rotate the manual valve detent lever assembly to the neutral position.
    1. Low 1
    2. Low 2
    3. Drive
    4. Neutral
    5. Reverse
    6. Park
    Fig 14: Installing A New Gasket On Main Control Cover

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14. Install a new gasket on the main control cover.
    Fig 15: Installing Main Control Cover In Sequence

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15. Install the main control cover, and tighten the bolts in sequence as shown.
    Fig 16: Installing Splash Shield

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16. Install the splash shield.
17. Install the LH front wheel.
18. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 17: Installing Shift Cable And Bracket

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19. Install the shift cable and bracket.
    Fig 18: Connecting Shift Cable

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20. Connect the shift cable.
    Fig 19: Installing Vent Tube Hose, Clean Out Any Obstructions In Hose Using Low Air Pressure

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    NOTE:

    • Before installing the vent tube hose, clean out any obstructions in the hose using low air pressure.
21. Install the vent tube hose, and clamp.
    Fig 20: Connecting Transaxle Harness Connector And TR Sensor Connector

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22. Connect the transaxle harness connector, and the TR sensor connector.
    Fig 21: Installing Intake Tube And Air Cleaner Cover

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23. Install the intake tube and air cleaner cover.
    Fig 22: Connecting Breather Tube And Mass Air Flow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor

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24. Connect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
    NOTE:

    • Before installing the battery tray check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks, or incorrect routing position.
25. Install the battery tray and battery. .
26. Connect the battery cables.
27. Check the transaxle fluid, add fluid as necessary using MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
28. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Refill as necessary.