They were both longitudinal transmissions with four forward gears and a reverse gear. He removes an old rusty governor and compares it to a good one. Junkyard builder rossler transmissions hot rod network. Note, however, that on our level three unit which is capable of downshifting to manual first at. The 8l90 transmission contains a total of nine individual solenoids in the lower control valve body assembly. Dexiii or dexvi in higher mileage 4l60e bob is the oil guy. Transmission information of all types, tons of information here. Rossler transmissions offers a cheap alternative for transmission controllers. Full manual control for the 4l60e or 4l80e automatic overdrives. In reverse line pressure goes to the rev land of the pressure boost valve. Just replaced trans with a new rebuilt trans from gm.
The shift pattern is controlled electronically with 2 shift solenoids that recieve a ground signal from the powertrain control module pcm. The gm 4l60e 65e 70e4l80e 85e diagnostic code book is designed to provide the technician with a step by step diagnostic approach to each and every transmission code available from 1991 to the 2007 model year. Later 4l60es lose a bolt at the 12 oclock position they use the same transmission pan and bolt pattern. This system works with 4l60e, 4l65e, and 4l70e automatic transmissions from 2008. Now theres no faster way to get transmission repair solutions. The transmission then became electronically controlled instead of the tv cable, with some other changes which i will go through further down in the article. Im sent an email out to the general, but i doubt ill be getting the response im looking for. The reason i wrote it has been solely for my own purpose.
It can be easily identified as being a thick apply plate, flat on both sides with five extended lugs that are placed. Stuck pressure control solenoid valve located in solenoid. Apr 26, 2009 i have a 4l60e transmission with no forward or reverse gears. Allow the pressure to stabilize between increments. The 4l60e transmission is an electronically controlled unit, notated as such by the e after the name. The pcs applies pressure to the isolator valve, which, in turn, forces the pressure regulator valve to increase line or boost pressure in response to vehicle load figure 2. Us shift transmission control system instruction and operation manual. Thesekits are ideal for heavy duty and modifiedvehicles and even stock transmissions when a little extra pressure is desired. The e transmission designation may be removed from more recently produced models of the 4l60e transmission, since all the transmissions are now electronically controlled. The 4l60e naming also indicates a lot about the transmission. The 4 indicates that this is a 4 speed transmission, with it being an automatic transmission in this case. When you reinstall or adjust a tv cable, you must always make sure it isnt too far out of adjustment, especially on the loose side. Fits l version valve trains in lightmedium weight vehicles only.
With the transmission fluid level correct and at normal operating temperature. This transmission, in comparison to its slightly lighter duty counterpart, the 4l60e, has a smaller band of gear ratios. Gm 4l60e hardware torque specifications global transmission. In the 4l60e the upshifts are completely controlled by the pcm. Pressure taps 2nd clutch pressure 4th clutch pressure servo apply pressure pressure tap circuits input sprag rotation 3rd clutch drum disassembly. Transmission information of all types, tons of information here from patc on american rwd transmissions. Remove the transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch tfp val. Checking 4l60e line pressure what you should expect to see in d. Gen3 powertrain controller transmission control users manual. Building the killer 4l60e top tips for optimizing your transmission upgrades. The l indicates that the engine is longitudinally positioned.
Finally, the e in the name indicates that this transmission is electronically controlled and actuated. The truck has 160,000 miles on it, and i did a flu. Without scan tool you will have approximately 4580 psi at idle and upwards of 300 in gear at. How can i determine if i have a bad pump or a bad torch converter.
It was the workhorse of the gm automatic transmissions at the turn of the century. I had the same high pressure problem with the old trans but it had other issues from being worn out also. Monster transmission presents curts corner as curt goes over the comparisons of a heavy duty sprag and a regular sprag for a 700r4. The 4l65 e transmissions model number refers to its basic features. Apr 19, 2018 later 4l60es lose a bolt at the 12 oclock position they use the same transmission pan and bolt pattern. Tech info performabuilt transmissions racingoffroadhauling. The 4l60e is a fully automatic rear wheel drive transmission. This manual has been developed by the automatic transmission rebuilders association atra technical department to be used by qualified transmission technicians in conjunction with atras technical seminars. Frequent, proper vacuum testing can put money in the bank, improve turnaround time in your bays, and prevent costly comebacks. These readings can be obtained by attaching a 300 psi fluid pressue gauge to the appropriate pressure port on the transmission, and running the engine at 2000 rpm. This in turn affects transmission line pressure and, in extreme cases, can have.
Gm 4l60e vacuum test guide sonnax transmission, torque. I know the factory fill was a dex3, but ive been thinking about switching over to a dex6 or similar synthetic fluid mobil 1. The transmission control option is sold with this users manual and the standalone transmission wire. If you retain the stock pcmvcm, it can probably be modified or reflashed to disable the transmission functionality. Use of the tcs for this purpose allows flexibility in choosing the engine management system, in addition to the increased control, performance, and transmission durability afforded by quick 1. If you retain the stock pcmvcm, it can probably be modified or. Line pressure for gm turbo hydramatic 700 4l60 free download as.
I have a 4l60e transmission with no forward or reverse gears. This unit is basically a thm 700r4 with electronic controls added to the valve body. Gm 4l60, 4l60e, 4l65e the european transmission parts warehouse. Transmission therapy tturning a 4l60e urning a 4l60e iinto a. A similar transmission is the 4l85e, and it is capable of handling gvw as high as 16,500 pounds. Apr 21, 2015 a rear clutch spring compressor, universal pump remover, front pump alignment band, turbine shaft installer, and a teflon stator shaft installer, are all needed to properly disassemble and reassemble the 4l60e transmission. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. The neutral safety switch isnt related to the quick 1. In addition, we provide a large inventory selection of 4l60e. When discussing the earliest 4l60e transmissions, they really did look and act exactly like the 700r4 did. Pressure test specifications, have transmission full of fluid and warmed to operating temperatures, use scan tool to command epc solenoid for test.
In this tech tip, josh will show us how to remove the governor to check it for damage. This modification will allow 1 st gear with engine braking. Transmission connectors 4l60e connect the solenoid and tss cables to the transmission. Hello everyone, im new here on bitog and have a question about which fluid to run in my 1997 4l60e transmission. Immediate failure due to case, direct clutch drum or piston breakage. I have one in my envoy, with a total fill capacity of 11. High quality information and 4l60e transmission parts from global transmission parts. Installation and operation manual for 4l60e, 4l65e, and 4l70e. In newer vehicles, according to novak conversions, it may be referred to as the 4l65, since all general motors units have electronic control and there are no nonelectronically. Entire transmission cooling system must be completely cleaned, hot flushed, and flow tested. This manual can be used in collusion with any type of scanner utilized in retrieving these codes from the computer.
If you have any questions about the installation or line pressure readings, please contact our technical support department. Gm 4l60e vacuum test guide vacuum testing is an efficient way to identify the root cause of transmission problems and evaluate the effectiveness of repairs. Now that weve looked at how the 6l8090e transmission operates, its time to. Line pressure for gm turbo hydramatic 700 4l60 automatic. It began replacing the 700r4 which was then known as the 4l60 in 1997. On some units, items b and c are a singular component. If the transmission does not sit flat against the engine, the converter is not fully engaged in the transmission or some other interference problem exists. Thm 4l60e electronic automatic overdrive transmission.
See more ideas about 4l60e transmission rebuild, homemade tractor and tractor accessories. The 4l60e transmission is designed to handle a max engine torque of 360 lbft. Jul 19, 2015 this is a video of a 4l60e transmission complete disassemble and rebuild. The connectors must be keyed correctly for proper transmission operation see the diagram below for details. Installation and operation manual for 4l60e, 4l65e, 4l70e. Pressure regulator valve train, 4l60e the 4l60 setup is right after this one. Manual at 4l30e instructions for rebuild transmission. Otherwise, it will trigger a safety feature inside the transmission that will spike line pressure as to slip the clutch, which could ultimately damage the clutch packs due to the insufficient line pressure rise. We have all the hardware and specific information youre looking for on your gm 4l60e transmission. Do not attempt to pull the transmission installation instructions th700r4 4l60 transmission with 30 tooth input shaft spline. This is a video of a 4l60e transmission complete disassemble and rebuild. What is the operational temperature range for the 4l60e, anyone know. Monster transmission presents curts corner as curt goes over. The specifications of a 4l65e transmission it still runs.
All 4l60e transmission have a 12 pin connector from the harness. The following charts provide the mainline pressure readings for all of the various tci transmission models. The 4l60e transmission is a 4speed gm automatic transmission designed for rearwheel drive and fourwheel drive v6 and v8 cars, trucks, and suvs. If the early shallow filter is installed it will fall off causing low pressures and slippage. Installation instructions th700r4 4l60 transmission. With the terminator, can i see transmission pressure on a transmission other than 4l6080e on the handheld. Use of the controller for this purpose allows flexibility in choosing the engine management system, in addition to the increased control, performance, and transmission durability afforded by quick 2. The 4l60e transmission is both the physical and spiritual successor to the th700r4. Having problesms with your 4l60e automatic transmission, use this free information to assist you in identification of the internal parts that you may need to repair your 4l60e automatic. A rear clutch spring compressor, universal pump remover, front pump alignment band, turbine shaft installer, and a teflon stator shaft installer, are all needed to properly disassemble and reassemble the 4l60e transmission. The 4l60e transmission does not have a tiss sensor.
Transmission therapy tturning a 4l60e urning a 4l60e. Additionally, connect the neutral safety switch and the backup lamp switch. So, in summary, the 700r4 transmission was a 4geared hydraulic automatic transmission with the 4th gear which was an overdrive gear 30% increase. I tried replacing ecm, tps, and map sensor but still pressure goes.
These readings can be obtained by attaching a 300 psi fluid pressue gauge to the appropriate pressure port on. Transmission rebuild how to convert your 4l60e to 4l65e specs. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Gm 4l60e hydramatic transmission illustrated parts drawing. Lift the valve body off of the case, sliding the manual valve link. The 4l60e transmission is found in the s10, silverado, suburban, sierra, and yukon. The onepiece case 4l60e was produced from 1993 through 1997. This sheet is not intended to be a quick install guide. Sonnax electronic line pressure boosters alter the pressure signal sent to the computer, causing the computer to raise line pressure. A 4l60e performance transmission version is found in the corvette, camaro, firebird, and gto. I have a pressure gauge connected to the port just above the neutral start switch. The gm 4l60e 65e70e4l80e85e diagnostic code book is designed to provide the technician with a step by step diagnostic approach to each and every transmission code available from 1991 to the 2007 model year. The 4l60e and 4l60 both have the same number of gears and gear ratios.
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