Control Valve Body: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation
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CAUTION: DO NOT use any type of grease to retain parts during the assembly of this unit. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube changes the transaxle fluid characteristics. Using greases other than the recommended assembly lube causes undesirable shift conditions and/or filter clogging. Use Transjel(tm) Lubricant (J-36850) or equivalent during the assembly of this unit.
  1. Install the ball check valves (372) into the case cover. See Figure . Use the Transjel(tm) lubricant to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations. Install the gasket and the spacer plate (370). See Figure .
  2. Install the ball check valves (372 and 373) into the valve body. See Figure . Use the Transjel(tm) lubricant to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.
  3. Install the gasket (371) and the valve body (300). See Figure . Install the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384). See Figure . Tighten the valve body bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    CAUTION: DO NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.
  4. DO NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump. Install the oil pump. See OIL PUMP  . Install the case side cover. See CASE SIDE COVER  .
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