Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Transmission valve body

The valve body assembly consists of two sections which are the upper body and lower body (Fig. 298) and (Fig. 299). Disassembly, inspection and overhaul procedures for each section are outlined separately.

Refer to the appropriate procedure as needed.

Fig. 298 Lower Body Compon

1 - RETAINER
2 - STRAINERS
3 - PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
4 - NO. 2 SOLENOID AND O-RING
5 - ACCUMULATOR CONTROL VALVE
6 - RETAINER
7 - SLEEVE
8 - CLIP
9 - PRESSURE REDUCING PLUG
10 - NO. 3 SOLENOID AND O-RING
11 - NO. 1 SOLENOID AND O-RING
12 - RETAINER
13 - SLEEVE
14 - PLUNGER
15 - VALVE SPRING
16 - WASHER
17 - PRIMARY REGULATOR VALVE
18 - CHECK VALVE AND BALL
19 - LOWER BODY
20 - CHECK VALVE
21 - 1-2 SHIFT VALVE
22 - PLUG

Fig. 299 Upper Body Components

Transmission

Oil pump. Overdrive planetary gear and clutch. Overdrive support

Direct clutch

Forward clutch

Front planetary gear. Sun gear and no. 1 one-way clutch. Second brake

Planetary/brake pack/output shaft

Transmission valve body