T R A N S M IS S ION PART S

Instructions

Mercedes 722.9

Oversized Working
Pressure Regulator
Valve

Upper
Valve Body

Part No.

EQ

TOOL

UIRE

88740-01
Oversized Working
Pressure Regulator Valve

Tool Kit
Part No.

F-88740-TL

Tool KIt

Reamer
Reamer Jig
Guide Pin
NOTE: Sonnax F-Tool kits designed to
service a specific bore require the VB-FIX,
a self-aligning valve body reaming fixture.
More information and instructions can be
found online at www.sonnax.com.

NOTE: Sonnax valve replaces early and late

OE valves (Figure 1).

Figure 1
Early OE Valve

1. Disassembly
a. Remove OE retainer plate and save for reuse.
b. Remove OE spring and set aside for reuse.
c. Remove and discard OE valve.

Late OE Valve

2. Bore Reaming

Ream working pressure regulator bore (for reaming instructions/reamer care, please visit
www.sonnax.com). Sonnax reaming tool kit F-88740-TL and VB-FIX are required

for this operation.

3. Installation & Assembly

a. E
 nsure all debris has been removed from
valve bore and body.
b. Install Sonnax valve.
c. Reinstall OE spring, ensuring it seats in
valve spring pocket.
d. Reinstall OE retainer plate.
4. Final Testing
Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated holds
the recommended minimum in-Hg (Figure 2).
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Figure 2

Seal back of
casting at this
port when
testing here.

18"-Hg
16"-Hg

20

18"-Hg

15

10

25

0
30
VACUUM
TEST

Upper Valve Body

88740-01-IN05-07-15