(5) Turn on ignition and apply brakes. Move selec-
tor lever back to position “D”.
(6) Install the transmission shift cable onto the
ball knob at the SLA.
(7) Install the bottom (2) (Fig. 227) of the center
section of instrument panel.
(8) Install the top (3) (Fig. 228) of the center sec-
tion of instrument panel.
(9) Verify repair.
SOLENOID
DESCRIPTION
The typical electrical solenoid used in automotive
applications is a linear actuator. It is a device that
produces motion in a straight line. This straight line
motion can be either forward or backward in direc-
tion, and short or long distance.
A solenoid is an electromechanical device that uses
a magnetic force to perform work. It consists of a coil
of wire, wrapped around a magnetic core made from
steel or iron, and a spring loaded, movable plunger,
which performs the work, or straight line motion.
The solenoids used in transmission applications
are attached to valves which can be classified as nor-
mally open or normally closed. The normally
open solenoid valve is defined as a valve which
allows hydraulic flow when no current or voltage is
applied to the solenoid. The normally closed sole-
noid valve is defined as a valve which does not allow
hydraulic flow when no current or voltage is applied
to the solenoid. These valves perform hydraulic con-
trol functions for the transmission and must there-
fore be durable and tolerant of dirt particles. For
these reasons, the valves have hardened steel pop-
pets and ball valves. The solenoids operate the valves
Fig. 227 Install Bottom Section Of Center
Instrument Panel
1 - SCREW
2 - BOTTOM CENTER PART OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
Fig. 228 Install Top Section Of Center Instrument
Panel
1 - SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FRAME TRIM
2 - STORAGE COMPARTMENT
3 - TOP CENTER PART OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
4 - SCREW
5 - PLUG CONNECTIONS
6 - ASHTRAY
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