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2. Disconnect the transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light

connector (A), then remove the connector from the shift lever.

Fig. 430: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Connector And Gear Selection
Switch
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3. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light bulb socket (B), then remove the bulb (C) from the

socket.

4. Remove the transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch (D) by releasing the lock tabs (E).

5. Install the new switch assembly in the shift lever.

6. Install the bulb in the socket, then install the socket in the A/T gear position indicator panel.

7. Install the switch connector on the shift lever, then connect the connector.

8. Install the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY

Special Tools Required

Mainshaft holder 07GAB-PF50101 or 07PAB-0010001

1. Remove the ATF dipstick (A) and the dipstick tube (B).

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Fig. 431: Disassembling Automatic Transmission (Exploded View - Exterior)
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2. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B (C) (six bolts), ATF feed pipes (D) (three),

O-rings (three), and gasket.

3. Remove the solenoid valve cover (E) (seven bolts), dowel pins (two), and gasket.

4. Disconnect the solenoid valve connectors, then remove the solenoid harness connector (F).

5. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C (G) (four bolts), ATF feed pipes (H) (three), O-

rings (two), and gasket.

6. Pry the lock tab of the lock washer (I) on the control lever (J), and remove the nut, lock washer, spring

washer and control lever.

7. Pry the lock tabs of the lock washer (K) on the transmission range switch (L), hold the selector control

shaft (M) with a 6.0 mm wrench, and loosen the locknut (N).

8. Remove the locknut and lock washer, then remove the transmission range switch (two bolts).

9. Remove the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor (O), input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor (P), and

sensor washer (Q).

10. Remove the ATF temperature sensor connector from the connector bracket (R) and the harness clamp

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from the clamp bracket, then remove the ATF temperature sensor (S).

11. Remove the connector bracket and 6.0 mm bolt (T), then remove the line bolts (U), ATF cooler lines (V),

and sealing washers (W).

12. Remove the end cover (X) (three bolts), snap ring cap (Y) (two bolts), sealing plug (Z), and washer (AA).

13. Remove the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (BB) and sealing washer.

14. Remove the 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (CC) and sealing washer.

15. Remove the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (DD) and sealing washer.

16. Slip the mainshaft holder onto the mainshaft.

Fig. 432: Identifying Mainshaft Holder Installed On Mainshaft
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17. Cut the lock tab (A) off the mainshaft locknut (B) using a chisel (C).

Fig. 433: Cutting Lock Tab Off Mainshaft Locknut
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18. Remove the locknut (A) from the mainshaft (B).

NOTE:

Keep all of the chiseled particles out of the transmission.

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Fig. 434: Identifying Mainshaft Locknut And Lock Washer
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19. Pry the lock washer (C), and remove it.

20. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts (23 bolts), special bolt (A) transmission hanger (B) and

bolt (C), and ground terminal bracket (D).

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