Automatic Transmission - 42RLE
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Transmission Type | Four-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled, Fully Adaptive, Electronically Modulated Torque Converter |
| Lubrication Method | Pump (internal - external gear-type) |
| Cooling Method | Water Heat Exchanger and/or Air-to-Oil Heat Exchanger |
GEAR RATIOS
| 1st Gear | 2.84:1 | ||
| 2nd Gear | 1.57:1 | ||
| 3rd Gear (Direct) | 1.00:1 | ||
| 4th Gear (Overdrive) | 0.69:1 | ||
| Reverse Gear | 2.21:1 |
BEARING PRELOAD (DRAG TORQUE)
| Description | Metric | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Output Shaft | 0.22-0.903 N.m | 1-8 in. lbs. |
CLUTCH PACK
| Description | Metric | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Low/Reverse Clutch (Select Reaction Plate) | 0.84-1.60 mm | 0.033-0.063 in. |
| Two/Four Clutch (No Select) | 0.76-2.64 mm | 0.030-0.104 in. |
| Reverse Clutch (Select Snap Ring) | 0.89-1.37 mm | 0.035-0.054 in. |
| Overdrive Clutch (No Select) | 1.07-3.25 mm | 0.042-0.128 in. |
| Underdrive Clutch (Select Reaction Plate) | 0.94-1.50 mm | 0.037-0.059 in. |
INPUT SHAFT
| Description | Metric | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| End Play | 0.127-0.635 mm | 0.005-0.025 in. |
OIL PUMP CLEARANCES
| DESCRIPTION | METRIC | STANDARD |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Gear-to-Crescent | 0.060-0.298 mm | 0.0023-0.0117 in. |
| Inner Gear-to-Crescent | 0.093-0.385 mm | 0.0036-0.0151 in. |
| Outer Gear-to-Pocket | 0.089-0.202 mm | 0.0035-0.0079 in. |
| Outer Gear Side Clearance | 0.020-0.046 mm | 0.0008-0.0018 in. |
| Inner Gear Side Clearance | 0.020-0.046 mm | 0.0008-0.0018 in. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt, Torque Converter Housing to Engine | 68 | 50 | - |
| Bolt, Converter-to-Driveplate | 88 | 65 | - |
| Bolt, Fluid Filter-to-Valve Body | 5 | - | 45 |
| Bolt, L/R Piston Retainer-to-Case | 5 | - | 45 |
| Bolt, Adapter/Extension Housing | 54 | 40 | - |
| Bolt, Manual Valve Lever-to-Manual Valve | 5 | - | 45 |
| Bolt, Oil Pan-to-Case | 20 | 14.5 | - |
| Bolt, Oil Pump-to-Case | 30 | - | 265 |
| Bolt, Park Sprag Retainer | 4.5 | - | 40 |
| Bolt, Reaction Shaft Support Halves | 28 | - | 250 |
| Bolt, Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly-to-Valve Body | 5.5 | - | 50 |
| Bolt, Torque Converter Access Cover | 11 | 8 | - |
| Bolt, Transmission to Engine Oil Pan | 39 | 29 | - |
| Bolt, Valve Body-to-Case | 12 | - | 105 |
| Bolt, Valve Body-to-Transfer Plate | 5 | - | 45 |
| Fitting, Cooler Line | 47.5 | 35 | - |
| Nut, Output Shaft | 200 | 147 | - |
| Plug, Pressure Tap | 5 | - | 45 |
| Bolt, Input Speed-to-Case Sensor | 9 | - | 80 |
| Bolt, Output Speed-to-Case Sensor | 9 | - | 80 |
| Nut, Transfer Case | 47 | 35 | - |
| Bolt, Crossmember to Frame | 68 | 50 | - |
| Bolt, Rear Support to Transmission | 47 | 35 | - |
| Bolt, Clevis Bracket to Crossmember | 47 | 35 | - |
| Bolt, Clevis Bracket to Transmission | 68 | 50 | - |
| Screw, TRS/Manual Shaft Retaining | 5 | - | 45 |
| Screw, 2/4 Accumulator Retainer Plate | 5 | - | 45 |