GM 4L80-E

TIME TESTED INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

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30
15

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Note: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Valve Body - 4L80-E Shown Here

Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information. Actuator Feed Limit
Solenoid Filter & Plug
2nd Gear starts
3rd/Reverse 3-4 Shift Valve
Loss of 4th gear
Checkball & Sleeve 3-4 Shift complaints
Poor line rise
Reverse/3rd gear complaints
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
Burned direct clutch
34994-17K
NOTE: Test with valve body vertical and Must plug NOTE: Check for visual wear on end plug.
ball seated. casting
valley here
with foam Low/Reverse
or putty.
Checkball
Must plug Poor manual low
casting
Reverse complaints
valley here
with foam Burnt rear band
or putty. NOTE: Test with valve body
vertical and ball seated.

1-2 Shift Valve

1-2 Shift complaints

2-3 Shift Valve

2-3 Shift complaints

Manual Valve
Bore wear
Bent valves
Stuck valve
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34994-16
NOTE: Check bore and valve for visual wear.
Ensure valve strokes freely in bore.

TCC Regulator Valve

Converter shudder
Burnt converters
TCC apply/release problems
Converter slip codes
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34994-01K  Standard
34994-18K  Oversized
34994-18K: Requires F-34994-TL18 & VB-FIX

Actuator Feed
Limit Valve
Wrong gear starts
Solenoid codes
Accumulator Control Valve Clutch/band failures
Soft shifts 2nd Gear starts
Low accumulator pressure 3rd-Neutral condition
Elevated line pressure in drive No 4th gear
Poor line rise in reverse Codes 68, 85, 86 & 87
Replace with Sonnax Part No. Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34994-22K Requires F-34994-TL22 & VB-FIX 34200-16K Requires 77754-TL
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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

25
30
15

0
10
5

Note: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Pump - 4L80-E Shown Here

Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

Converter Limit Valve Pressure Regulator Valve End Plug

Excessive converter pressure High line pressure
Harsh TCC apply Broken parts
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
Seal orifice 34200-05K
when testing. NOTE: Test indicated orifice with vacuum tip.

Pressure Regulator Valve

Engine surge at idle
Reduced cooler flow
Reduced release pressure
Overheated converters
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34200-14K Lube Regulated PR Valve
34200-36K Oversized Lube Regulated PR Valve
34200-36K Requires F-34200-TL36 & VB-FIX

Boost Valve Assembly

High line pressure
Broken parts
Buzzing noise
Uncontrollable line rise
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34200-01K  Valve Kit with O-Ring
34200-03K  Valve Kit, Factory Style
34200-10K  Self-Regulating Valve Kit

TCC Valve & TCC Enable Valve

No converter apply
Burned converter lining
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34994-13  O-Ringed End Plug (some pumps) .497" dia.
34994-14K  O-Ringed End Plug (some pumps) .668" dia.
NOTE: Tests TCC signal circuit of both valves.

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OE Exploded View
Valve Body

103
102
Valve Body Descriptions 101
I.D. No. Description
3rd/Reverse Checkball
101 & Sleeve (Outboard)
3-4 Shift Valve (Inboard)
102 2-3 Shift Valve
103 1-2 Shift Valve 104
Actuator Feed Limit
104
Solenoid Filter & Plug
105 Checkball
105
106 Force Motor Feed Filter
107 Manual Valve
108 TCC Regulator Valve
109 Actuator Feed Limit Valve
110 Accumulator Control Valve

106

107

108
110
109

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OE Exploded View
Pump

Valve Body Descriptions

202
I.D. No. Description
201 Converter Limit Valve
202 TCC Enable Valve 201
Pressure Regulator Valve
(Inboard)
203
Boost Valve Assembly
(Outbound)
204 TCC Valve

204

203

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