Control Valve Body: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation
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NOTE: The assembly of some components will require the use of an assembly lube. Always use Transjel(tm) (J-36850) or petroleum jelly during assembly. Greases other than the recommended assembly lube will change the transmission fluid characteristics and cause undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging.
  1. Install the ball check valves (372) into the case cover. See Figure . Use the Transjel(tm) to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.
  2. Install the gasket and the spacer plate (370). See Figure .
  3. Install the ball check valves (372 and 373) into the valve body. See Figure . Use the Transjel(tm) to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.
    NOTE: Do not use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.
  4. Install the gasket (371) and the valve body (300). See Figure .
  5. Install the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384). See Figure .
  6. Tighten the valve body bolts as follows:
    • M6 X 1.0 X 20 - 70 INCH lbs. (8 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 30 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 45 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 55 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 60 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 65 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 85 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 90 - 11 ft. lbs. (16 N.m).
    • M8 X 1.0 X 90 - 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
    NOTE: Do not use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.
  7. Install the oil pump. See OIL PUMP  .
  8. Install the case side cover. See CASE SIDE COVER  .
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