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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009HHR L4-2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULCONTROL VALVE BODY SPACER PLATE INSTALLATION
2009 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2L
Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Installation
2009 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Installation
Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Installation
Caution: A new spacer plate assembly must be installed to prevent possible transmission damage.
Note: The non-Driver Shift Control (DSC) 4T40-E/4T45-E has a different spacer plate than the 4T45-E Driver Shift Control (DSC). The DSC spacer plate has one notch on it. The NON-DSC spacer plate has two notches on it.
1. Install a new spacer plate assembly (90) onto the channel plate.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the spacer plate support (21) and the two bolts (20) onto the spacer plate. Hand start the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (10.5 lb ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.