T R A N S M IS S ION PART S

Instructions

Mercedes 722.9
Oversized K1 TOO L

Regulator Valve R
EQ
D

UIRE

Part No. Upper

Valve Body
88740-08

Tool Kit
Part No.
F-88740-TL8 Oversized K1
• Reamer Regulator Valve

• Reamer Jig Tool Kit

• 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.
1. Disassembly d. Reinstall valve trains from adjacent bores.
a. Remove fasteners from valve retaining plate. e. R
 einstall OE retaining plate and secure with
Set fasteners and plate aside for reuse. OE fasteners. Torque to OE specification.
b. Remove and discard OE K1 regulator valve.
4. Final Testing
c. Remove OE spring and save for reuse. Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated holds
CAUTION: Valve trains in adjacent bores the recommended minimum 18 in-Hg.
will be unsecured with plate removed.
Be sure to remove and label adjacent
CAUTION valve trains to ensure correct reas-
sembly of each valve train.

Must block
2. Bore Reaming
15
20 10

18"-Hg 25
30 0
5
port on
Ream K1 regulator bore (for reaming VACUUM
TEST opposite side.

instructions/reamer care, please visit

www.sonnax.com). Sonnax reaming
Upper Valve Body - Side 1
tool kit F-88740-TL8 and VB-FIX
are required for this operation. Upper Valve Body - Side 2
Must block this
passage while
3. Installation & Assembly vacuum testing
a. Clean valve bore and valve body inboard location.

thoroughly, removing all debris.

b. Reinstall OE spring. Must block this
passage while
c. Install Sonnax valve. Ensure spring vacuum testing
seats over valve spring stem. outboard location.

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