LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1034 (Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E (Introduction, Service & Replacement)) >> Repair Instructions >> Valve Body and Pressure Switch Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install a NEW valve body gasket (52), the valve body spacer plate (48) and a NEW case gasket (47).
    Fig 1: Installing A New Valve Body Gasket, The Valve Body Spacer Plate And A New Case Gasket
    GM5453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Installing The Spacer Plate Support
    GM5452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the spacer plate support (53) and bolts (77).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  4. Fig 3: Installing The 1-2 Accumulator Cover And Pin Assembly
    GM828119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the 1-2 accumulator cover and pin assembly (57).
  6. Install the 1-2 accumulator cover bolts (58, 59).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Fig 4: Locating Valve Body Check Balls
    GM676923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the seven check Balls into the valve body.
  9. Fig 5: View Of Valve Body To Transmission Case
    GM678315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the valve body to the transmission case while simultaneously connecting the manual valve link to the manual valve.
  11. Fig 6: Verifying Manual Valve Link Is Installed Properly To Inside Detent Lever & Manual Valve
    GM670822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Verify that the manual valve link (3) is installed properly to the inside detent lever (1) and the manual valve (2).
  13. Fig 7: Installing One Bolt (M6 X 1.0 X 47.5) Hand Tight In The Center Of The Valve Body
    GM670828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install one bolt (M6 X 1.0 X 47.5) hand tight in the center (1) of the valve body to hold it in place.
  15. IMPORTANT: When installing bolts throughout this procedure, be sure to use the correct bolt size and length in the correct location as specified.
    Fig 8: Installing Valve Body Bolts
    GM13370Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Do not install the transmission fluid indicator stop bracket and bolt at this time.

    Install but do not tighten the valve body bolts which retain only the valve body directly.

    Each numbered bolt location corresponds to a specific bolt size and length, as indicated by the following:

    • M6 X 1.0 X 65.0 (1)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 54.4 (2)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 47.5 (3)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 35.0 (4)
    • M8 X 1.0 X 20.0 (5)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 12.0 (6)
    • M6 X 1.0 X 18.0 (7)
  17. Install the manual detent spring.
    Fig 9: Identifying Manual Detent Spring
    GM71461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install but do not tighten the manual detent spring bolt.
  19. Fig 10: View Of Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch & Bolts
    GM29454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the transmission fluid pressure switch.
  21. Install but do not tighten the valve body bolts which retain the transmission fluid pressure switch to the valve body.
  22. NOTE: Torque valve body bolts in a spiral pattern starting from the center. If the bolts are torqued at random, valve bores may be distorted and inhibit valve operation.
    Fig 11: Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM7748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Tighten the valve body bolts in a spiral pattern starting from the center, as indicated by the arrows.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  24. Fig 12: Identifying Manual Detent Spring
    GM71461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Ensure that the manual detent spring is aligned properly with the detent lever.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  26. Fig 13: View Of TCC Solenoid & Wiring Harness
    GM71463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the TCC solenoid with a NEW O-ring seal to the valve body.
  28. Fig 14: View Of TCC Solenoid Retaining Bolts
    GM670430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Install the TCC solenoid bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  30. Fig 15: Installing The Internal Wiring Harness To The Valve Body
    GM687049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the internal wiring harness to the valve body. The internal wiring harness has a tab (1) on the edge of the conduit.
  32. Fig 16: Placing Tab Between The Valve Body And The Pressure Switch
    GM687206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Place the tab between the valve body and the pressure switch in the location shown (2). Press the harness into position on the valve body bolt bosses (1, 3).
  34. Fig 17: View Of TCC PWM Solenoid & Retainer
    GM670428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the TCC PWM solenoid (1) to the valve body.
  36. Install the TCC PWM solenoid retainer (2).
  37. Fig 18: Fluid Indicator Stop Bracket & Bolt
    GM670310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the transmission fluid indicator stop bracket (1) and bolt (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  39. Connect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors to the following components:
    • The transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch (1)
    • The 1-2 shift solenoid (2)
    • The 2-3 shift solenoid (3)
    • The pressure control solenoid (4)
    • The TCC PWM solenoid (5)
    • The 3-2 shift solenoid (6)
    Fig 19: Identifying Valve Body Electrical Connections
    GM181573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the auxiliary pump, if equipped with RPO HP2. Refer to Auxiliary Pump Replacement (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) .
  41. Install the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Replacement .