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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1018 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - ALLISON (INTRODUCTION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCONTROL VALVE BODY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Move the control valve assembly (4) into position under the transmission case. Engage the pin (1) in the manual selector valve (2) into the slot in the detent lever (3).
    Fig 1: Engaging The Pin In The Manual Selector Valve Into The Slot In The Detent Lever
    GM658986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Align control valve assembly (1) with the locating pins (2) in the transmission case. Seat the control valve assembly against the transmission case and hold the position.
    Fig 2: Aligning Control Valve Assembly With The Locating Pins In The Transmission Case
    GM1364401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install one bolt marked (1) to hold the control valve assembly in place.
    Fig 3: Installing One Bolt Marked (1) To Hold The Control Valve Assembly In Place
    GM1357911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Reinstall the remaining 10 bolts marked (1) and 4 bolts marked (2) that fasten the control valve assembly to the transmission case.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (108 lb in).

  5. Push the transmission main connector (2) outward through the hole (1) in the transmission case until the retaining feet on the connector are nearing the locked position.
    Fig 4: Pushing The Transmission Main Connector Outward Through The Hole In The Transmission Case
    GM1364395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the J 44247  to complete the seating of the retaining feet that lock the connector (1) into the transmission case.
    Fig 5: Using J 44247 To Seat The Retaining Feet That Lock The Connector Into The Transmission Case
    GM1364397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the detent spring assembly (2) onto the control valve assembly. Confirm that the roller of the detent spring assembly rests on the detent lever (1).
    Fig 6: Installing The Detent Spring Assembly Onto The Control Valve Assembly
    GM1364398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install 2 detent spring bolts (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (108 lb in).

  9. Install the oil pan and transmission internal oil filter. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  10. Connect the external wiring harness to the transmission main connector.
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