6T40-Vac Test Locations

1st GEN.
6T40, 6T45, 6T50
Zip Kit 6T40-ZIP Available.
TIME TESTED INDUSTRY TRUSTED
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations
20
Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch

Delayed Forward
1-2-3-4 Shift complaints
1-2-3-4 Clutch
Regulator Valve
Harsh shifts; CPC codes

Bump up/down shifts
Erratic shift quality
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
104740-09K
2-6 Clutch
Regulator Valve
Burnt 2-6 clutch
2nd & 6th Shift complaints
1-2 & 5-6 Shift flare
*Plug port
on back.
Burnt 3-5 reverse clutch

Delayed Reverse
3rd & 5th Shift complaints
2-3 & 4-5 Shift flare
TCC Regulator
Apply Valve
1-2-3-4 Clutch
Boost Valve
Low Reverse
4-5-6 Clutch
Regulator Valve
Burnt L/R & 4-5-6 clutch
Delayed Reverse
4-5-6 Shift complaints
3-4 Shift flare
Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch

Delayed Forward
1-2-3-4 Shift complaints
Replace with Sonnax Part
No. 144740-22 Requires
F-144740-TL21 & VB-FIX
Compensator Feed
Regulator Valve
*Plug port
on back.
*Plug port
on back.
3-5 Reverse Clutch

Regulator Valve
10
0
30
VACUUM
TEST
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.
Control Valve Body Front Gen. 1 6T40 Shown
15
25
No TCC/slip, soft apply

Harsh TCC apply
144740-16K
Requires F-144740-TL16 & VB-FIX
Clutch Select Valve

*Plug port
on back.
*Plug port
on back.
Click on Sonnax part numbers

to see more information.
Control Valve Body Back

Gen. 1 6T40 Shown
*Plug these ports (as
noted above) while
vacuum testing.
Various shift complaints

Shift related trouble codes
*Note: Plug casting valley with foam, putty

or appropriately sized O-ring coated in
assembly lube to isolate circuit.
Actuator Feed
Limit Valve
Harsh shifts
No/Slipping shifts
Low clutch pressure
144740-01 Requires 144740-TL
O-Ringed End Plugs

Burnt clutches/brakes
Various shift complaints
NOTE: : Vacuum test end plugs at
outboard port while sealing bore
opening with thumb.
144740-02K
NOTE: Several Locations =
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6T40-Vac Test Locations 10-31-14

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1st GEN. 6T40, 6T45, 6T50
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.
0
30
VACUUM
TEST
Pump Body Gen. 1 6T40 Shown
Pressure
Regulator Valve
Harsh/Soft shifts
High/Low line pressure
Burnt clutches
144510-01K
Requires F-144510-TLC & VB-FIX
Plug casting valley with foam, putty

or appropriately sized O-ring coated
in assembly lube to isolate circuit.
TCC Control Valve

Incorrect TCC apply/release
Inadequate lube & cooling
Transmission overheat
Converter codes
144510-05K
Requires F-144510-TL5C & VB-FIX
Click on Sonnax part numbers

to see more information.

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1st GEN. 6T40, 6T45, 6T50
OE Exploded View
Control Valve Body Gen. 1 6T40 Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.
101
110
109
108
102
107
103
106
104
105
Control Valve Body Descriptions
I.D. No.
Description
101
Compensator Feed Limit Valve
102
TCC Regulator Apply Valve
103
Clutch Select Valve (inboard)

Shuttle Valve (outboard)
104
Actuator Feed Limit Valve
105
Manual Valve
106
Reverse & 4-5-6 Clutch

Regulator Valve
107
1-2-3-4 Clutch Boost Valve
108
1-2-3-4 Clutch Regulator Valve
109
2-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
110
3-5 Reverse Clutch Regulator

Valve

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1st GEN. 6T40, 6T45, 6T50
OE Exploded View
Pump Body Gen. 1 6T40 Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.
201
202
Pump Body Descriptions
I.D. No.
204
Description
201
Line Pressure Relief Ball
202
Pressure Regulator Valve
203
TCC Control Valve
204
TCC Relief Ball
203

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1st GEN.

6T40, 6T45, 6T50

Zip Kit 6T40-ZIP Available.

TIME TESTED INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch

Harsh shifts; CPC codes

Burnt 3-5 reverse clutch

Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch

3-5 Reverse Clutch

Control Valve Body Front Gen. 1 6T40 Shown

No TCC/slip, soft apply

Clutch Select Valve

Click on Sonnax part numbers

Control Valve Body Back

Various shift complaints

*Note: Plug casting valley with foam, putty

O-Ringed End Plugs

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