Refer to the Pressure Tap Locations graphic for cor-
rect pressure tap location identification.
TEST PROCEDURE
All pressure readings should be taken with the transmission fluid level full, transmission oil at the normal operating
temperature, and the engine at 1500 rpm. Check the transmission for proper operation in each gear position that is
in question or if a specific element is in question, check the pressure readings in at least two gear positions that
employ that element. Refer to the Hydraulic Schematics at the rear of this section to determine the correct pres-
sures for each element in a given gear position.
NOTE: The 45RFE/545RFE utilizes closed loop control of pump line pressure. The pressure readings may
therefore vary greatly but should always follow line pressure.
Some common pressures that can be measured to evaluate pump and clutch performance are the upshift/downshift
pressures, garage shift pressures, and TCC pressure. The upshift/downshift pressure for all shifts are shown in
UPSHIFT PRESSURES and DOWNSHIFT PRESSURES . In-gear maximum pressure for each gear position is
shown in IN-GEAR PRESSURES . The garage shift pressure when performing a N-R shift is 220 psi for 3.7L/4.7L
equipped vehicles and 250 psi for 5.7L equipped vehicles. The garage shift pressure for the R-N shift is 120 psi.
The garage shift pressure for the N-1 shift is 135 psi for 3.7L/4.7L equipped vehicles and 165 psi for 5.7L equipped
vehicles. Torque converter lock-up pressure is 120 psi for 3.7L/4.7L equipped vehicles and 125 psi for 5.7L
equipped vehicles.
UPSHIFT PRESSURES
ENGINE
1-2
2-3
2prime-3
3-4
2prime-4
2-5
3-5
4-5
5.7L
150
125
125
135
135
135
135
135
3.7L/4.7L
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
130
DOWNSHIFT PRESSURES
ENGINE
5-4
5-3
5-2
4-3
4-
2prime
3-2
3-
2prime
2prime-1 2-1
3-1
5.7L
135
135
135
135
135
135
135
135
135
135
3.7L/
4.7L
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
IN-GEAR PRESSURES
ENGINE
1
2
2prime
3
4
5
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
5.7L
160
135
135
135
135
135
120
250
3.7L/4.7L
135
120
120
120
120
120
120
220
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