Installation Dimension
If the torque converter is correctly installed, the distance between the faces of the threaded hole at the torque converter and the contact face of the torque converter bell is about 23 mm (29/32 in.). (Scheme 371)
Scheme 371
If the torque converter is not fully installed, this distance is about 11 mm (7/16 in.).
| CAUTION | If the torque converter is not correctly installed, the ATF pump shaft will be destroyed when the transmission is connected to the engine. |
Scheme 372
Scheme 373
Scheme 374
Removal & Installation
Note. A differentiation is made between two types of transmissions. Transmission with hydraulic control E17, on which the sensor for transmission RPM (inductive sensor) is secured to the underside of the valve body. (Scheme 375) Transmission with hydraulic control E18/2, on which the sensor for transmission RPM (hall sensor is secured behind the valve body on transmission housing. (Scheme 376)
Note. Valve body application can also be determined using code tables. See CODE LETTERS, ENGINE/TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS, RATIOS, EQUIPMENT .
Note. Always replace soiled or faulty valve body.
If transmission is installed in vehicle, raise and support vehicle. Remove noise insulation panel (arrows). (Scheme 377)
Scheme 375
Place drip tray underneath transmission. Remove ATF drain plug (1) and drain ATF. Remove oil pan bolts diagonally in stages Remove oil strainer bolts (arrows). (Scheme 378)
Scheme 376
Pull oil strainer off valve body. Remove wiring harness connector securing clip (arrow). (Scheme 379)
Scheme 377
On vehicles equipped with hydraulic control E17, disconnect transmission vehicle speed sensor (G38) harness connector (arrow). (Scheme 380) On vehicles equipped with hydraulic control E18/2), disconnect transmission vehicle speed sensor harness connector (A) and transmission RPM (G182) (B). (Scheme 381)
Scheme 378
Scheme 379
| CAUTION | On vehicles equipped with hydraulic control E17, take care not to place valve body on transmission RPM sensor at rear of valve body. There is a risk of damage. |
Note. Only loosen indicated bolts (arrows). If other bolts are loosened, operation of valve body may be affected or separated. (Scheme 382) Bolt (A) is shorter than other bolts. Note location.
On all vehicles, remove valve body securing bolts (arrows). (Scheme 382) While guiding wiring harness connector, remove valve body.
Scheme 380
To install, lightly coat wiring harness connector "O" ring with ATF. Insert wiring harness connector into transmission housing ensuring flat part of rear shoulder points downward, and tabs at shoulder are horizontal.
On vehicles equipped with hydraulic control (E18/2), route wire with connector (C) so that wiring is not pinched during installation of valve body. see scheme 28
Scheme 381
On all vehicles, place valve body in position, without force, until detent plate (1) engages in selector lever slide groove (2). see scheme 29 Tighten valve body bolts starting from inner working outward.
Scheme 382
On vehicles equipped with hydraulic control (E18/2), pull wire with transmission RPM (G182) sensor connector between valve body and wiring harness upward. Connect connector (B) at wiring harness. (Scheme 381) Connect connector (A) to transmission vehicle speed sensor (G38).
On vehicle equipped with hydraulic control E17, connect harness connector (arrow) to transmission vehicle speed sensor (G38). (Scheme 380)
On all vehicles, install securing clip onto wiring harness connector (arrow). (Scheme 379) Lightly coat oil strainer suction shoulder with ATF. Apply thin coat of petroleum jelly to gasket on suction shoulder of oil strainer. Bolt on oil strainer.
Clean all oil pan magnets in beads. Check for full contact of magnets on oil pan. Install NEW gaskets. Install oil pan bolts diagonally in stages. Install ATF according to specifications. See SERVICING - A/T (01V WITH 2.7L & 2.8L) article.
Install noise insulation panel. (Scheme 377)