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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1987FIREBIRD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURESCONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACE
1987 Pontiac Firebird V8-350 5.7L
Control Valve Assembly Replace
1987 Pontiac Firebird V8-350 5.7LSECTION Control Valve Assembly Replace
1. Drain and remove oil pan and remove filter and gasket.
2. Disconnect electrical connectors at valve body.
3. Remove detent spring and roller assembly from valve body and remove valve body to case bolts.
4. Remove valve body assembly while disconnecting manual control valve link from range selector inner lever and removing throttle lever bracket from T.V. link
5. Reverse procedure to install. Torque bolts to 8 ft. lbs. and replenish fluid.
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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.