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8. Cycle the gear selector.
From P to D.
From D to R.
From R to P.
9. From below.
10. Adjust the transmission fluid level.
1. Remove the filler / level plug.
2. Inject fluid until it ove rflows from the plug orifice.
10. CAUTION: The fluid temperature MUST NOT
exceed 50°C.
Wait for the flow of fluid to re duce to a trickle (for at least
1 minute).
11. Refit the filler / level plug and tighten to the specified torque
figure.
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12. Check for leaks and remove spilt fluid.
13. Shut down and disconnect PDU.REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift.
2. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED.
Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the
transmission fluid.
3. Remove the twenty-two fixings which secure the fluid pan .
Remove the fluid pan and all traces of gasket material.
4. Disconnect regulator / solenoid connectors.
5. Remove RH rear valve body securing screws.
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Installation
6. Remove the nine screws from th e pressure regulator / solenoid
retaining plate.
7. Remove the relevant pressure regulator.
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting
that a new pressure regulator 'O' ring MUST be used.
Fit the nine screws securing the pressure regulator /
solenoid retaining plate and ti ghten to the specified torque
figure.
2. Refit the RH rear valve body secu ring screws and tighten to the
specified torque figure.
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3. NOTE: Ensure extreme clea nliness and never reuse
transmission fluid.
Using a new gasket, install the fl uid pan and tighten the fixings
to the specified torque figure.
4. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover..
Reset the radio and the clock.
5. Refer to (44.24.02) for fluid fill procedure.
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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Extension Housing Seal
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Drive shaft flange wrench
205-053
Coupling nut socket
307-356
Oil seal replacer
307-358
1. Remove the rear extension housing, 44.20.19.
2. Fit tool 205 - 053 to the transmission drive coupling.
Install two bolts to attach the coupling to the tool.
3. Locate the tool 205 - 053 / housing assembly in a vice.
4. Using a punch, knock back the two staked areas of the
coupling nut.
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Installation
5. Use tool 307 - 356 to remove the coupling nut.
6. Remove tool 205 - 053 from the coupling.
7. Remove the drive coupling from the housing.
Hold the housing assembly in a vice with soft jaws fitted
and pull the co upling free.
8. Remove the housing oil seal.
Use a suitable seal puller.
9. Clean the oil seal mating faces.
1. Install a new housing oil seal.
1. Lubricate the oil se al prior to fitting.
2. Using tool 307 - 358, fit the oil seal.
2. Fit the drive coupling to the housing.
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Hold the housing assembly in a vice with soft jaws fitted
and carefully insert the coupling.
Fit tool 205 - 053 to the coupling.
3. Use tool 307 - 356 to tighten th e coupling nut to the specified
torque figure.
4. Stake the coupling nut at two positions.
5. Refit the rear extension housing. Refer to Operation 44.20.19.
6. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Operation
44.24.02.