Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect transaxle electrical connector, then compress tabs on wiring harness plug outside transaxle case and push plug into case through bore.
3. Raise and support vehicle, then drain transmission fluid.
4. Remove lefthand front fender splash shield, then place a suitable drain pan beneath main control cover assembly.
5. Position cooler lines away from main control cover assembly, then loosen main control cover bolts and allow transmission fluid in main control to
drain.
6. Remove main control cover bolts, cover assembly, and gasket, then the 12 main control bolts.
7. Lift main control slightly and disconnect Z-link, then remove main control from transaxle case.
8. As main control is lowered, remove wiring harness and connector.
9. If thermostatic oil level control valve must be removed, first remove bracket bolt and bracket, then pull valve straight out of transaxle case.
INSTALLATION
1. If thermostatic oil level control valve was removed, insert valve into transaxle case and secure with bracket and bolt and tighten.
2. Apply a thin film of petroleum jelly to new 0-ring, then install on solenoid electrical connector.
3. Position main control slightly away from transaxle case, then push electrical connector into its bore until tabs lock in place.
4. Install 12 main control valve body bolts finger tight, then tighten in sequence shown in the Main Control Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence
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5. Remove manual control lever bolt and lever assembly, then use shifter shaft alignment tool No. T94P-77000-H or equivalent to move lever shaft to
Drive position. Install pin to hold tool in place.
Manual Valve Detent Lever Position
6. Move manual valve detent lever assembly to Drive position, then loosen ball stud nut for lever actuating rod assembly.
