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Should I rebuild my 4l60e transmission?

Should I rebuild my 4l60e transmission?

We recently visited Performance Automatic for a closer look at what they do for 700-R4, 4L60, and 4L60E performance enthusiasts. Unless you are a seasoned transmission builder with a lot of experience with the 4L60E series transmissions, it is suggested you never execute transmission rebuilding yourself.

When did the GM 4L60 E transmission come out?

The 4L60-E is the “E”lectronically shift controlled version of the 4L60. The Late 4L60-E was released in 1997 in and fully phased into wide use through GM by 1998 in both RWD car platforms (including the C6 Corvette) and trucks in both 2wd and 4wd configurations.

How much fluid does a GM 4L60E need?

The 4L60E transmission weighs 146 pounds dry, and 162 wet. It requires 8.4 quarts (9.64″ torque converter) or 11.4 quarts (11.81″ torque converter) of transmission fluid, Below is a list of common transmission problems with the GM 4L60E Transmission and possible solutions to repair.

Can a 4L60E be used as a torque converter?

Alternatively, you can use the flex plate and the torque converter from the 4l80e transmission. The engine control unit often has to get reflashed and reprogrammed for the 4l80e transmission to work properly. You can search the web or find a local dealer to do this job for you.

Where can I find parts for my 4L60E?

If you have a 4L60e, you can probably go to a junkyard and find parts for your transmission, depending on where you live. However, you can also find both new and used transmissions and parts online; one of the places to check for these is on Amazon.

Is the 4L60-E transmission a teardown or rebuild?

This is a video of a 4L60-E Transmission complete disassemble and rebuild. You will recognize the first half of the teardown, the rest I had misplaced it but found it, so I put it all together as one video as I intended to do a long time ago. And yes, it’s an old video. Loading…

Where is the cooling inlet on a Chevy 4L60 automatic transmission?

The automatic transmission usually has its cooling inlet on the right side with a square oil reservoir. The key distinction of the 4L60E automatic transmission (1997-2006) from the early 4L60E (1992-1997) or 4L60 (1990-1992) or 700R4 (1982- 1989) is the “six hex bolts” of the rear output or rear cover.

What are the PR valves on a 4L60E transmission?

Oversized PR Valves are utilized to restore the hydraulic integrity. The TCC control valve, TCC regulator valve, and Actuator Feed Valve are updated to address common wear problems. The 1-2 Accumulator Piston is upgraded to aluminum, replacing the OE plastic pistons that can cause premature clutch failure.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy Tahoe have?

Remove 4L60-E Transmission 2002 Chevy Tahoe – https://youtu.be/d8jy6IA4cy0 5. Prepping 4L60E & Torque Converter for Chevy Tahoe Installation – https://youtu.be/BokXte6pqIw 6. Installing 4L60-E Transmission in Chevy Tahoe 5.3 – https://youtu.be/F2dW23oD7SQ 7.

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