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Can valve body be replaced without removing transmission?
You might be able to get away with never having to replace your transmission valve body. That being said, transmission valve bodies will break down on drivers every now and then—and when they do, it’s typically very easy for people to tell.
Are all 4L60E valve bodies the same?
There were updates made to it over the years, so not every 4L60 valve body is the same. Some of the differences include the number of solenoids, as well as the type of 4L60E TCC solenoid and 4L60E 3-2 control solenoid.
What causes a valve body to go bad?
When the lubricant used becomes worn out or leaks out, the metal parts of the transmission valve body rub against each other and wear out, causing tiny metal pieces to find their way into the transmission fluid. The effect of this is that the gears may stick and in turn fail to work as required.
How much does it cost to replace a valve body?
Transmission Valve Body Replacement Cost The valve body assembly will be in the vicinity of $200 to $500, and the labor to replace it will be around $500 or so. Expect around $1,000 to get you back up and running.
What causes a transmission valve body to go bad?
What are the symptoms of a bad valve body?
The valves will wear down, the channels can be abraded and become oversized, and the whole valve body unit can become warped. Signs of a bad valve body can be fluid leaks, slipping during gear changes, or even failure to go into gear.
How much does a valve body cost?
How long does it take to replace a valve body?
Since replacing a transmission valve body can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours to finish, you must figure the hourly rate of a mechanic is between $60 to $100. This means the least you will pay for labor is $120 and the most you will pay is $400.
Can a valve body be repaired?
Rebuilding the valve body is a great option that is typically less expensive than purchasing and installing a brand new or remanufactured one. While saving you and your customer money is a great benefit in general, there are situations where rebuilding a valve body is especially appropriate.
What are the signs of a bad valve body?
How do you remove the solenoid from a 4L60E pump?
The socket has four locking tabs which need to be compressed inward to allow the socket to be pushed into the transmission. Remove the TCC pressure signal solenoid (if equipped) retaining clip, then slide the solenoid from the valve body. Remove the TCC solenoid retaining bolts and slide the TCC solenoid valve out of the pump body.
How do you disassemble a Ford 4L60E transmission?
Place the transmission on a sturdy workbench. Remove the transmission mounting bell housing. This is not a task for a bargain tool. The Torx fasteners used to assemble the bell to the trans have a T-45 recess, and are not only torqued to a high level but have had adhesive applied.
Do you need to replace clutch plates on 4L60E?
Remove the 3-4 clutch steels and plates, apply plate, and retainer, being careful to maintain their order as removed. Inspect the steels and clutch plates as described above, and replace any parts as necessary.
Where are the accumulator bolts on a 4L60E?
Remove the 2nd gear accumulator bolts and accumulator. Remove the three bolts from the stamped steel plate near the left rear corner of the valve body, remove the three accumulator body bolts, then remove the separator plate. There will be at least one additional check ball to capture when the plate is removed.