Transmission Control Device: Removal

1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Refer to REMOVAL , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. >
2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. >
3. Lift-up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
4. Disconnect the air breather hose. < Refer to REMOVAL , AIR BREATHER HOSE. >
5. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
6. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
7. Remove the control valve body assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , CONTROL VALVE BODY. >
8. Pull out the straight pin of manual plate.
   Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pin And Manual Plate

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9. Remove the bolts securing select lever, and then remove the select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of press-fitted oil seal in the case.
   Fig 2: Identifying Select Lever, Manual Plate And Parking Rod

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10. Remove the detention spring.

Fig 3: Identifying Detent Spring

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