6T40-GEN2-ZIP
Installation &
GM 6T30, 6T40 (Gen. 2), 6T45 (Gen. 2), 6T50 (Gen. 2) Zip
Testing
Kit ® Available
Booklet TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts noted for replacement.
Control Valve Body Assembly – Front • Gen. 2 6T40 Shown
3-5 Reverse Clutch Default Override
Regulator Valve Valve
• Burnt 3-5 reverse clutch • Engagement concerns in
• Delayed Reverse Reverse when in failsafe
• 3rd & 5th Shift complaints or default.
NOTE: Look in bore for
• 2-3 & 4-5 Shift flare
visual wear.
2-6 Clutch
Regulator Valve TCC Regulator
• Burnt 2-6 clutch Apply Valve
• 2nd & 6th Shift complaints • No lockup
• 1-2 & 5-6 Shift flare • TCC slip
• Harsh/Soft TCC apply
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
144740-16K
1-2-3-4 Clutch Requires F-144740-TL16 & VB-FIX
Regulator Valve
• Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch
• Delayed Forward
• 1-2-3-4 Shift complaints
1-2-3-4 Clutch
Boost Valve Clutch Select Valve
• Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch • Various shift complaints
• Delayed Forward • Shift related trouble codes
• 1-2-3-4 Shift complaints
Actuator Feed
Low Reverse Limit Valve
4-5-6 Clutch • Harsh shifts
Regulator Valve • No/Slipping shifts
• Burnt Low Reverse & • Low clutch pressure
4-5-6 clutch Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Delayed Reverse 144740-01 Requires 144740-TL
• 4-5-6 Shift complaints
• 3-4 Shift flare
Low Reverse 4-5-6 O-Ringed End Plugs
Boost Valve • Burnt clutches/brakes • Various shift complaints
• Burnt Low Reverse & 4-5-6 clutch NOTE: Vacuum test end plugs at outboard port
• Delayed Reverse while sealing bore opening with thumb.
• 4-5-6 Shift complaints Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• 3-4 Shift flare 144510-14K* NOTE: Several Locations =
*Part numbers with an asterisk (*)
are included in this Zip Kit.
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6T40-GEN2-ZIP
GM 6T30, 6T40 (Gen. 2), 6T45 (Gen. 2), 6T50 (Gen. 2) Zip Kit ® Available
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts noted for replacement.
Pump Body • Gen. 2 6T40 Shown
Pressure
Regulator Valve
• Harsh/Soft shifts
• High/Low line pressure
• Burnt clutches
TCC Control Valve
• Incorrect TCC apply/release
• Inadequate lube & cooling
• Transmission overheat
• Converter codes
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
144510-05K
Requires F-144510-TL5C & VB-FIX
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6T40-GEN2-ZIP
Installation &
GM 6T30, 6T40 (Gen. 2), 6T45 (Gen. 2), 6T50 (Gen. 2) Zip
Testing
Kit ® Available
Booklet TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED
OE Exploded View
Control Valve Body Assembly • Gen. 2 6T40 Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.
111 101
110
109
102
108
107
103
104
106
105
Control Valve Body Assembly Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
101 Default Override Valve
102 TCC Regulator Apply Valve
Clutch Select Valve (inboard)
103
Shuttle Valve (outboard)
104 Actuator Feed Limit Valve
105 Manual Valve
106 Low Reverse 4-5-6 Boost Valve
107 Reverse & 4-5-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
108 1-2-3-4 Clutch Boost Valve
109 1-2-3-4 Clutch Regulator Valve
110 2-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
111 3-5 Reverse Clutch Regulator Valve
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6T40-GEN2-ZIP
GM 6T30, 6T40 (Gen. 2), 6T45 (Gen. 2), 6T50 (Gen. 2) Zip Kit ® Available
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED
OE Exploded View
Pump Body • Gen. 2 6T40 Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.
201
202
Pump Body Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
201 Line Pressure Relief Ball
202 Pressure Regulator Valve
203 TCC Control Valve
204 204 TCC Relief Ball
203
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