Solenoid Body Assembly: Assembly

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NOTE: Be careful not to wash the numbers from the solenoids or the solenoid body. Failure to install the solenoids in the ports they were originally in can result in damage to the transaxle or a harsh shift.

NOTE: Do not stone or polish any valves or damage to the valves can occur. If the valves do not move freely during assembly, install a new solenoid body.

Clean and inspect the solenoid body, solenoids and valve assemblies for damage. Inspect the solenoid screens for debris that may restrict fluid flow through the screen.

Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Screens
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NOTE: The solenoids are calibrated from the factory and are not all the same. Failure to install the solenoids in the ports they were originally in can result in damage to the transaxle or a harsh shift.

Position the solenoids in the solenoid body ports from which their numbers correspond.

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoids
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Install the solenoid retaining pins.

Fig 3: Locating Solenoid Retaining Pins
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Install Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636 in the solenoid body to align the leadframe for installation.

Fig 4: Identifying Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636 In Solenoid Body
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Position the leadframe on the guide pins and carefully install the leadframe by pushing it straight down into the solenoids.

Fig 5: Positioning Leadframe On Guide Pins
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Remove Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636.

Fig 6: Identifying Leadframe Guide Pins 307-636
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Install the 5 leadframe screws.

Fig 7: Locating Leadframe Screws
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NOTE: If the valves do not move freely during assembly, install a new solenoid body. Failure to install a new solenoid body can result in a harsh shift or damage to the transaxle.

Install the solenoid body valves, springs and retaining clips in the solenoid body. See the SOLENOID BODY illustration at the beginning of this procedure for valve and spring locations.

Fig 8: Identifying Solenoid Body Valves, Springs And Retaining Clips
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Install the circuit filter.

Fig 9: Locating Circuit Filter
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Install the separator plate and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 10: Locating Bolts And Separator Plate
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If not previously done, refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY for disassembly and assembly of the valve body.
Position the solenoid body assembly on the valve body and install the 2 bolts.

Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 11: Locating Solenoid Body Assembly

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