Shift solenoid 1-2 2-3

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Here are the directions specific to your vehicle regarding the shift solenoids. The directions are broken into two sections, the 1-2 solenoid and 2-3. All attached pics correlate with the directions. Also, to access the solenoids, you have to remove the side cover from the transmission. Those directions are first. Note: The cover removal directions are for cover replacement. You will not be replacing the cover, just following the directions for removal and install.

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Control Valve Body Cover Replacement

Special Tools

J 36850 - Transjel Lubricant

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (See: Air Cleaner Housing > Removal and Replacement > Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement).

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2. Remove the underhood electrical center from the bracket.
3. Remove the underhood electrical center bracket.

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4. Disconnect the shift cable from the PNP switch.
5. Remove the shift cable bracket.

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6. Remove the PNP switch lever nut and lever.

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7. Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement (See: Transmission Position Sensor/Switch, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement).
8. Remove the transmission upper side cover bolts.
9. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (See: Engine > Removal and Replacement > Engine Support Fixture).
10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting > Procedures > Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle).
11. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires > Removal and Replacement).
12. Remove the left inner fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (See: Front Fender Liner > Removal and Replacement).
13. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft Assembly > Removal and Replacement).
14. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (See: Steering Gear > Removal and Replacement > Steering Gear Replacement).
15. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement ().
16. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement (See: Transmission Mount, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Transmission Front Mount Replacement) or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (See: Transmission Mount, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Transmission Rear Mount Replacement).
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Lower the engine with the engine support fixture.
19. Raise the vehicle.

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20. Remove the 11 transmission side cover bolts (3) or Studs (4) (model dependant).

Caution: Pry on the corner of the case side cover near the locating dowel pins (45), to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

21. Remove the transmission side cover (1).
22. Remove the two side cover gaskets (5 and 6) and the side cover to driven support thrust washer (7). They may remain with the side cover. Only replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure

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1. If the seals were removed, thoroughly clean and dry the side cover seal grooves and the side cover seals.
2. Install the side cover gaskets (5 and 6) into the grooves on the side cover (1).
3. Retain the seals with J 36850 or equivalent.
4. Install the side cover to drive sprocket thrust washer (7) onto the side cover.
5. Retain the thrust washer with J 36850 or equivalent.

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6. Install the side cover assembly onto the transmission case.
7. Install the 11 side cover bolts (3) or studs (4) (model dependent).

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8. Refer to the graphic in order to find the correct installation points of the bolts and the stud.

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Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Vehicle > Vehicle Damage Warnings > Fastener Caution).

9. Hand start the bolts (3) and tighten the side cover bolts and stud to 28 Nm (22 lb ft).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Raise the engine with the engine support fixture.
12. Raise the vehicle.
13. Install the transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement (See: Transmission Mount, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Transmission Front Mount Replacement) or Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (See: Transmission Mount, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Transmission Rear Mount Replacement).
14. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement ().
15. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (See: Steering Gear > Removal and Replacement > Steering Gear Replacement).
16. Install the wheel drive shaft to the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Axle Shaft Assembly > Removal and Replacement).
17. Connect the left ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (with FE1 Only) (See: Ball Joint > Removal and Replacement > Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement (With FE1 Only)).
18. Install the left inner fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (See: Front Fender Liner > Removal and Replacement).
19. Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires > Removal and Replacement).
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (See: Engine > Removal and Replacement > Engine Support Fixture).

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22. Install the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement (See: Transmission Position Sensor/Switch, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement).

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23. Install the PNP switch lever and nut and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

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24. Install the shift cable bracket.
25. Connect the shift cable from the PNP switch.

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26. Install the underhood electrical center bracket.
27. Install the underhood electrical center to the bracket.

28. Install the air cleaner housing assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (See: Air Cleaner Housing > Removal and Replacement > Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement).
29. Fill the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check (See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle > Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures > Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check) and Fluid Capacity Specifications (See: Fluid - A/T > Capacities).

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1-2 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT
1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Retainer clips hold in each of the valve line-ups. Use a small screwdriver in order to remove the retainer clips. Be careful not to score the valve body when removing the retainer clips and valves. Before removing the valve line-ups, inspect each valve line-up for freedom of movement.

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1. Remove the transmission side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement (See: Valve Body, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Control Valve Body Cover Replacement).
2. Remove the 1-2 shift solenoid retainer clip (304), the 1-2 shift solenoid (305) with O-ring (303), the 1-2 shift valve (302), and the 1-2 shift valve spring (301).

Installation Procedure

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1. Install the 1-2 shift valve spring (301), the 1-2 shift valve (302), the 1-2 shift solenoid (305) with O-ring (303) and the 1-2 shift solenoid retainer clip (304).
2. Install the transmission side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement (See: Valve Body, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Control Valve Body Cover Replacement).

Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

3. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions (See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle > Components > Transmission Adaptive Functions).

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2-3 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT
2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Retainer clips hold in each of the valve line-ups. Use a small screwdriver in order to remove the retainer clips. Be careful not to score the valve body when removing the retainer clips and valves. Before removing the valve line-ups, inspect each valve line-up for freedom of movement.

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1. Remove the transmission side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement (See: Valve Body, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Control Valve Body Cover Replacement).
2. Remove the 2-3 shift solenoid retainer clip (304), the 2-3 shift solenoid (305) with O-ring (303), the 2-3 shift valve (307), and the 2-3 shift valve spring (306).

Installation Procedure

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1. Install the 2-3 shift valve spring (306), the 2-3 shift valve (307), the 2-3 shift solenoid (305) with O-ring (303) and the 2-3 shift solenoid retainer clip (304).
2. Install the transmission side cover. Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement (See: Valve Body, A/T > Removal and Replacement > Control Valve Body Cover Replacement).

Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

3. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions (See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle > Components > Transmission Adaptive Functions).

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Let me know if this is what you needed or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Welcome back:

LOL they go from the top down. A very easy thing to miss. Take a look at the last picture I posted above.

Let me know if you have other questions and if this takes care of the problem.

Take care,
Joe

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I believe that is near the heat shield on the exhaust. See if the attached picture helps.

Let me know.

Joe

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Interesting. Are you able to get reverse at all? Let me know. Also, I noted that you attached pics of the shift cable. Here are the directions for adjustment. The attached picture correlates with the directions.

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4T45-E - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Shift Control Cable Adjustment

1. Place the shift control lever in the PARK position.

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2. Carefully remove the shift cable end (3) from the transmission range select lever (5).
3. Release the shift cable retainer (3) from the shift cable bracket (6).
4. On the underside of the cable adjustment lock protective sleeve (4), release the retaining tab using a flat bladed tool.
5. Slide the cable adjustment lock protective sleeve (4) toward the end of the cable (3) to expose the cable adjustment lock (2).
6. Release the cable adjustment lock (2) to allow freedom of movement of the cable end (3).
7. Secure the shift cable retainer (3) to the shift cable bracket (6).
8. Secure the shift cable end (3) to the transmission range select lever (5).
9. Insure both the shift control lever and the transmission range select lever (5) are in the park position.
10. Depress the cable adjustment lock (2) to secure the adjustment of the shift cable end (3).
11. Slide the cable adjustment lock protective sleeve (4) over the cable adjustment lock (2).
12. Test the shift control lever in all positions for proper gear range selection.

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Let me know if that is what was needed or what exactly is happening as far as can you get reverse, park, and neutral in different shift positions.

Take care,
Joe

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The bracket is what enables the cable to move the shift lever. If that isn't bolted on, the transmission will not shift or at least not shift properly. Bolt that on and let me know what happens.

Joe

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That looks correct. Is the bracket that holds the shift cable mounted?

Joe

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Did that much come out? Have you checked the level? I think you may have too much fluid in it.

Let me know.

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Not enough could cause it not to move, but if you put 5 quarts in it, it should move. Are you certain everything in the trans is plugged in?

Joe