Accord LX Sedan L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC MFI (1997)
NOTE: Do not let any of the seven check balls fall out of the secondary valve body when removing the secondary valve body.
7. Remove the seven bolts securing the throttle valve body, then remove the throttle valve body and separator plate.
8. Remove the regulator valve body (one bolt).
9. Remove the stator shah and stop shaft.
10. Remove the detent spring from the detent arm, then remove the control shaft from the torque converter housing.
11. Remove the detent arm and detent arm shaft from the main valve body.
12. Remove the main valve body (four bolts).
NOTE: Do not let any of the three check balls fall out of the main valve body when removing the main valve body.
13. Remove the 1st/2nd accumulator body (six bolts).
14. Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft, then remove the ATF pump gears.
15. Remove the main separator plate with three dowel pins.
16. Clean the inlet opening of the ATF strainer thoroughly with compressed air, then check that it is in good condition, and the inlet opening is not
clogged.
17. Replace the ATF strainer if it is clogged or damaged.
NOTE: The ATF strainer can be reused if it is not clogged.
