Main Control Valve Body: Installation

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

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: 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.

1.
1. 1.
  
  Manual valve.
1. 2.
  
  Manual pin.

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NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

2.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Fig 1: Main Control Assembly Bolts Tightening Sequence

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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.

3.
Hand-tighten only.
1. 1.
  
  42 mm (1.653 in) bolt
1. 2.
  
  63 mm (2.48 in) bolts
1. 3.
  
  80 mm (3.149 in) bolts
1. 4.
  
  95 mm (3.74 in) bolts

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4.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Fig 2: Main Control Valve Body Bolts Tightening Sequence

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7.

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

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8.

Install the main control cover. For 3.5L GTDI refer to, Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI . For 3.5L Ti-VCT refer to, Main Control Cover - 3.5L Ti-VCT .

9.

If 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 .