Automatic Transmission – 4L60E – On-vehicle Servicing
Page 7C4–3
1 General
Information
This Section describes the removal and reinstallation procedures of the four speed 4L60E hydra-matic automatic
transmission as well as the service operations which can be performed with the transmission still fitted to the vehicle.
1.1
General Service Information
Description
The shift selector mechanism is linked to the transmission manual shaft with a selector cable. A heat protector is fitted
over the neutral start and back-up switch and manual shaft select lever.
For rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles an extension housing is fitted to the rear of the transmission case.
Four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles have an adaptor housing and transfer case fitted to the rear of the transmission case,
for description and service operation refer to 7D Transfer Case and Adaptor Housing.
The four speed 4L60E hydra-matic automatic transmission is fitted with a filler tube, a breather hose and a vent pipe for
hot fluid overflow.
The transmission fluid is driven through a cooler within the radiator via the cooler line/hose assemblies to maintain
normal operating temperature.
Service Information
Throughout the service operations within this
Section, when handling retaining clips, using
compressed air or cleaning fluids, wear safety
equipment to avoid personal injury.
Refer to 7C1 Automatic Transmission – 4L60E – General Information for the following:
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information relating to mechanical and electrical operations,
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abbreviations, transmission specifications, special tools and torque wrench specifications,
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servicing, cleaning and inspection procedure recommendations.
It is essential to read and understand the General Information, Warnings, Cautions and Service Notes contained in that
same Section, before any service operation is performed on the four speed 4L60E hydra-matic automatic transmission or
any associated components.
Failure to comply with the procedures and service notes can affect the reliable and efficient operation of this automatic
transmission.
1.2
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES
This Section contains various WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTE statements that you must observe carefully to reduce
the risk of death or injury during service, repair procedures or vehicle operation. Incorrect service or repair procedures
may damage the vehicle or cause operational faults. WARNINGS, CAUTION and NOTE statements are not exhaustive.
GM HOLDEN LTD can not possibly warn of all the potentially hazardous consequences of failure to follow these
instructions.
Definition of WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE Statements
Diagnosis and repair procedures in this Section contain both general and specific WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
statements. GM HOLDEN LTD is dedicated to the presentation of service information that helps the technician to
diagnose and repair the systems necessary for proper operation of the vehicle. Certain procedures may present a hazard
to the technician if they are not followed in the recommended manner. WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE statements are
designed to help prevent these hazards from occurring, but not all hazards can be foreseen.