Camry Sedan 2-Door V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1994)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. CLEAN TRANSAXLE EXTERIOR
To help prevent contamination, clean the exterior of the transaxle.
2. DRAIN ATF
Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain the fluid into the suitable container.
3. REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
NOTICE: Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
Remove oil pan bolts, and carefully remove the pan assembly. Discard the gasket.
4. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips. Look at the chips and particles in the pan and magnet carefully to anticipate what type
of wear you will find in the transaxle.
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Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
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Brass (non-magnetic): bushing wear
5. REMOVE OIL STRAINER AND APPLY PIPE BRACKET
a. Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
NOTICE: Be careful as oil will come out of the strainer when it is removed.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and apply pipe bracket.