INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve body into position and start bolts.
Torque valve body to transaxle case bolts (Fig. 448)
to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install transaxle oil filter (Fig. 449).
(3) Make sure oil pan and case rail are clean and
dry. Install an 1/8” bead of RTV to the transaxle oil
pan and install to case. Tighten bolts (Fig. 450) to 23
N·m (17 ft. lbs.).
(4) Lower vehicle and connect the TRS connector.
(5) Connect solenoid/pressure switch assembly con-
nector.
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Fill transaxle with ATF+4 (Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid-Type MS-9602). Verify proper fluid
level. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/
AUTOMATIC - 42LE/FLUID - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
NOTE: If the valve body has been reconditioned or
replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn
Procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL
MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Fig. 448 Valve Body Bolts
1 - EXTENSION
2 - SOCKET
3 - VALVE BODY
Fig. 449 Transaxle Oil Filter
1 - TRANSAXLE FILTER
2 - FILTER RETAINING CLIPS
Fig. 450 Transaxle Oil Pan Bolts
1 - EXTENSION
2 - TRANSAXLE OIL PAN
3 - SOCKET
21 - 168 TRANSAXLE LH
VALVE BODY (Continued)