Transmission Control Device: Removal

1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. <Ref. to REMOVAL  AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. >
2. Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL  TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. >
3. Remove the input shaft.
4. Lift-up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
5. Disconnect the air breather hose. <Ref. to REMOVAL  AIR BREATHER HOSE. >
6. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
7. Wrap vinyl tape around the nipple attached to the air breather hose.
8. Remove the pitching stopper bracket.
9. Remove the inhibitor switch.
   Fig 1: Identifying Inhibitor Switch

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10. Remove the control valve body assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL  CONTROL VALVE BODY. >
11. Pull out the manual plate spring pin.
    Fig 2: Identifying Manual Plate Spring Pin

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12. Remove the bolts securing the range select lever, then remove the range select lever, manual plate and parking rod.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lips of press-fitted oil seal in the case.
    Fig 3: Securing Range Select Lever

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13. Remove the detention spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Detent Spring

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