RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)
Valve Body: Removal and Replacement
Control Valve Body Removal
CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL [SJ6A-EL]
On-Vehicle Removal
Warning:
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A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.
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Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using
compressed air.
Caution:
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Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly with a stream cleaner or cleaning solvents before removal.
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If any old sealant gets into the transmission during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in the transmission case and oil pan.
Clean with cleaning fluids.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Drain the ATF.
Caution:
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Do not damage the fitting surface of the transmission case and the oil pan.
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Do not to deform the oil pan.
5. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket.
6. Remove the magnets from the oil pan.
Note:
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Examine the chips and particles in the oil pan to determine what type of wear has occurred in the transmission. Steel (magnetic) = bearing, gear
and plate wear. Brass (non-magnetic)= busing wear.
7. Remove the oil strainer from the control valve body component.
8. Remove the O-ring from the oil strainer.