Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Turbo Hydra-Matic 3L30 (180C)


1. Remove valve body from transmission as outlined previously.
2. Compress servo piston with tool No. J-23075.
3. With suitable pliers, remove servo piston snap ring and slowly loosen the tool. Remove tool, servo piston return spring and apply rod from transmission.
4. Install apply rod, return spring and piston into case.
5. Use tool No. J-23075 to compress spring and install ring. Remove tool.
6. With a 3/16 inch wrench on servo adjusting bolt, adjust apply rod by torquing bolt to 40 inch lbs. then back off bolt exactly 5 turns. tighten locknut, while holding apply rod in position.
7. Install valve body.