Glad to see you got it figured out!
If I may ask, where did you find the repair manual for it? That info is really invaluable, but difficult to find online.
Pulling apart the valve body myself would make me uneasy as well. Not only are there a lot of small parts in an auto transmission, but there's a potential for dirt to get in there while you have it apart and cause damage later as well. That's something usually left to a specialized transmission repair shop to get it done right, and even they don't have a 100% success.
I still think the dealership should at least pay for the part if there is a TSB for the issue, but I guess that would depend on how badly they want your business in the future.



