Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

1. Valve Body Disassemble & Service

ATF Pan, ATF Strainer, and Lower Valve Body Assembly Removal





1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the ATF cooler inlet line (B).
2. Remove the ATF pan (C) (15 bolts).
3. Remove the ATF strainer (D).
4. Remove the lower valve body assembly (E) mounting bolts.
5. Remove the bolt (F) securing the solenoid harness connector (G) with holding the lower valve body assembly, and remove the connector and valve body assembly.





6. Clean the inlet opening (A) of the ATF strainer (B) thoroughly with compressed air, then check that it is in good condition, and that the inlet opening is not clogged.
7. Test the ATF strainer by pouring clean ATF through the inlet opening, and replace it if it is clogged or damaged.

Lower Valve Body Assembly, ATF Strainer, and ATF Pan Installation





1. Install the solenoid harness connector (A) with a new O-ring (B), and install the lower valve body assembly (C) with the ATF feed pipes (D).
2. Install the ATF strainer (E) with a new O-ring (F).
3. Install the ATF pan (G) with the two dowel pins (H) and a new ATF pan gasket (I).
4. Install the ATF cooler inlet line mounting bolt (J).