Removal and Installation

Fig. 7 Valve Body External Parts:

1. Drain transmission and remove oil pan.
2. Loosen clamp bolts and remove throttle and gear selector levers from manual lever, Fig. 7.
3. Remove neutral safety switch and oil filter.
4. Place a drain pan under transmission and remove the ten valve body to transmission bolts. Hold valve body in place while removing bolts.
5. Carefully lower valve body while pulling it forward to disengage parking control rod. It may be necessary to rotate output shaft to permit parking control rod to clear sprag.
6. Remove accumulator piston and spring from transmission case. Inspect piston for nicks, scores and wear. Inspect spring for distortion. Inspect rings for freedom in piston grooves and wear or breakage. Replace parts as necessary.
7. Assemble and install valve body, torquing valve body attaching bolts to 105 inch lbs.