6l45, 6l50, 6l80, 6l90

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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

20

15

10

25

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.

0
30
VACUUM
TEST

Pump Body 6L80 Shown Here

Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.
Pressure Regulator Valve

Converter Feed Limit Valve

Low/High line pressure

Soft/Harsh shifts
Converter burn-up
Clutch failure
NOTE: Block outboard as shown
with .125" thick nut.

Remove Converter
Limit Valve

Converter failure
Converter codes
Excessive converter pressure
NOTE: Must test with actuator feed limit (AFL) valve
instead of converter limit valve. Position AFL valve so
spool face and port face are flush as indicated.

Test using AFL

Valve (#209)

Block with
.125" nut

Boost Assembly
Insufficient line rise
Clutch failures
Poor shift quality
NOTE: Test both parts simultaneously.

Test Here

TCC Control Valve

No lockup
Falling out of lockup hot
Lockup codes
NOTE: Test at valve port while
plugging side port with thumb.
Plug Here

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Zip Kit 6L45-6L90-ZIP Available.

TIME TESTED INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

20

15

10

25

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.

0
30
VACUUM
TEST

Lower Valve Body 6L80 Shown Here

Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

TCC Regulator Apply Valve

Compensater Feed Valve

No TCC/Slip or soft apply

Harsh TCC apply
Converter codes
NOTE: Test with .125" thick nut between shuttle
valve and regulator valve.

Burnt clutches
Shift complaints

Clutch Select Valve #3

Clutch Select Valve #2

Shift complaints

Shift complaints

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Zip Kit 6L45-6L90-ZIP Available.

TIME TESTED INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

20

15

10

25

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.

0
30
VACUUM
TEST

Lower Valve Body 6L80 Shown Here

Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.
1234 Clutch Boost Valve
Burnt 1234 Clutch
Shift compaints in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and
4th gear

1234 Clutch Regulator

& Shuttle Valve
Burnt 1234 Clutch
Shift compaints in 1st, 2nd, 3rd
and 4th gear

3-5 Reverse Clutch

Regulator Valve

Inset shown with end plugs

and shuttle valve removed

Burnt 3-5 Reverse Clutch

Delayed/No reverse
3rd & 5th Shift Complaints

3-5 Clutch
Boost Valve

2-6 Clutch Regulator

and Gain Valves

Burnt 3-5 reverse clutch

Delayed/No reverse
Shift compaints in 3rd
and 5th gear

Burnt 2-6 clutch

Shift complaints in 2nd and 6th gear

456 Clutch
Boost Valve
Burnt 456 clutch
Shift compaints in 4th,
5th and 6th gear
Insets shown with
end plugs removed

CBR1/C456 Clutch
Regulator Valve

Actuator Feed Limit Valve

Harsh shifts
No/Slipping shifts

Burnt 456 clutch

Shift compaints in 4th, 5th
and 6th gear
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OE Exploded View
Note: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

Pump & Lower Valve Body 6L80 Shown Here

302
303

104
301

102

103

Pump Body Descriptions

I.D. No.

Description

101

Pressure Regulator Valve &

Boost Assembly

102

Converter Feed Limit Valve

103

Pressure Relief Ball & Spring

104

TCC Control Valve

101
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Lower Valve Body Descriptions

304

305

I.D. No.

Description

301

Manual Valve

302

TCC Regulator
Apply Valve

303

Compensator Feed Valve

304

Clutch Select Valve #3

305

Clutch Select Valve #2

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OE Exploded View
Note: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

Middle Valve Body

201
Upper Valve Body Descriptions

I.D No.

202

Description

201

1234 Clutch Boost Valve

202

1234 Clutch Regulator Valve

203

3-5 Reverse Clutch

Regulator Valve

204

3-5 Reverse Clutch Boost Valve

205

2-6 Clutch Regulator

& Gain Valves

206

Exhaust Backfill
Pressure Relief Valve

207

456 Clutch Boost Valve

208

CBR!/C456 Clutch
Regulator Valve

209

Actuator Feed Limit Valve

203

204

205
CAUTION! Do Not Remove!
The plug is set at a precise
depth at the factory.

206
207

208

209

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