Are all 4L60E valve bodys the same?
There were updates made to it over the years, so not every 4L60 valve body is the same. Some of the differences include the number of solenoids, as well as the type of 4L60E TCC solenoid and 4L60E 3-2 control solenoid.
How many check balls are in a 4L60E valve body?
GM’s 4L60E transmission valve body contains seven check balls.
What causes a 4L60E to slip?
Slippage can occur due to several possible causes, such as low fluid level, a slipping torque converter clutch, or slipping clutch or band within the transmission.
What year 4L60E are compatible?
700R4/4L60E/4L65E Year Ranges
| Year Ranges | Transmission | Pan/Filter |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-1996 | 4L60E | Shallow |
| 1997 | 4L60E | Shallow – Early Deep – Late |
| 1998-2000 | 4L60E | Deep |
| 2001-2003 | 4L60E/4L65E | Deep |
What are check balls for in a 4l60e?
A well-known example is the #8 checkball in the 4L60-E (Figure 2). When functioning correctly, this checkball controls the 2-4 band apply during a 1-2 upshift and proper band release during a 2-1 downshift.
What solenoids are in a 4l60e?
There are 2 shift solenoids in a 4l60e (1-2 and 2-3), and both control up and downshifts with fluid passing through them when commanded to do so by the computer. However, when they go bad, you will notice very quickly.
How many valve body bolts do you remove to get the valve body out?
Remove Valve Body Cover: Drain transmission fluid using a 10mm hex driver into a large drain pan. Expect 3.5 to 4 quarts of fluid to drain. Keep pan handy for valve body cover removal. Remove T-40 bolts (9) from valve body cover.
Where is the valve body located?
Valve Body Location They’re often submerged in transmission fluid and can vary in size depending on the size of the gearbox. Some will sit outside of the gearbox but most are housed inside and will require you to remove the transmission pan in order to change the valve body.
Will 4L60E shift without computer?
Externally, all it needs is a 12-volt source and an engine-vacuum reference. However, if your trans is, in fact, a 4L60E, running it off a computer is mandatory. On “E” transmissions, the computer controls everything: TCC lockup, gear changes, shift quality and firmness, and line pressure.