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Transmission/Transaxle
🢒 Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E/5L50-E
Transmission/Transaxle
All Component Locator
Automatic Transmission Electronic Component Views
Ball Check Valve Locations
Component Location
Disassembled Views
Fluid Passages
All Description and Operation
Definitions and Abbreviations
Electronic Component Description
Limp Home Mode Description
Manual Fourth Gear
Manual Second - First Gear
Manual Second Gear
Manual Third Gear
Neutral - Engine Running
Overdrive Range, Fifth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch Applied
Overdrive Range, Fifth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch Released
Overdrive Range, First Gear
Overdrive Range, Fourth Gear
Overdrive Range, Second Gear
Overdrive Range, Third Gear
Park - Engine Running
Reverse
Sport/Economy Mode Operation
Transmission Adaptive Functions
Transmission Component and System Description
Transmission General Description
Transmission Identification Information
Transmission Indicators and Messages
Winter Mode Operation
All Special Tools and Equipment
Special Tools
Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment
Case Assembly Inspection
Control Valve Front Body Inspection
Control Valve Rear Body Inspection
Intermediate Clutch Sprag Inspection
Transmission Mount Inspection
Diagnostic Procedures
Automatic Transmission Overheating
Bushing and Mating Shaft Inspection
Buzz Noise or High Frequency Rattle Sound
Case Porosity Repair
Degraded 1-2 and 2-1 Shifts
Degraded 2-3 and 3-2 Shifts
Degraded 4-5 Shift
Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Transmission
Drives with Selector Lever in Position N
Fifth Gear Only
First and Second Gears Only
First Gear Only
First, Fourth, and Fifth Gears Only
Flex Plate/Torque Converter Vibration Test
Fluid Leak Diagnosis
Fluid Pressure High or Low
Harsh Shift 4 to 5, or 5 to 4
Harsh Shift D to R
Harsh Shifts
Harsh Torque Converter Clutch Apply
Inaccurate Shift Points
Line Pressure Check
No Drive in All Ranges
No Engagement of Torque Converter Clutch
No Engine Braking
No Engine Braking in First Gear
No Engine Braking in First, Second, and Third Gear
No Engine Braking in Second Gear
No Engine Braking in Third Gear
No Fifth Gear
No First Gear
No Fourth Gear, or Slips in Fourth Gear
No Reverse or Slips in Reverse
No Second Gear
No Third Gear
Noise in Random Ranges
Popping Noise
Road Test
Second and Third Gears Only
Shift Solenoid Leak Test
Slips or Shudders in First Gear
Slips while Shifting
Sport Mode Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative
Symptoms - Automatic Transmission
Torque Converter Diagnosis
Transmission Fluid Check
Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
Whine Noise Varying with RPM or Fluid Pressure
Winter Mode Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
DTC P0115, P0120, P0826, P2544, or P2637
DTC P0218
DTC P0562 or P0563
DTC P0601-P0604 or P062F
DTC P0711
DTC P0712 or P0713
DTC P0716 or P0717
DTC P0722 or P0723
DTC P0741, P0751, P0756, or P0761
DTC P0742, P0752, P0757, or P0762
DTC P0748
DTC P0815 or P816
DTC P0850
DTC P0897
DTC P0973, P0976, P0979, or P2764
DTC P0974, P0977, P0980, or P2763
DTC P1820, P1822, P1823, P1825, P1826, or P1915
DTC P1831 or P1832
DTC P1833 or P1834
DTC P1876
DTC P2534
Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly
Case Components Assemble
Case Components Disassemble
Center Support Assemble
Center Support Disassemble
Center Support Removal
Control Valve Body Accumulator Assembly Assemble
Control Valve Body Accumulator Assembly Disassemble
Control Valve Body Accumulator Assembly Installation
Control Valve Body Accumulator Assembly Removal
Control Valve Front Body Assemble
Control Valve Front Body Disassemble
Control Valve Rear Body Assemble
Control Valve Rear Body Disassemble
Direct and Reverse and Forward and Coast Clutch Installation
Direct and Reverse and Forward and Coast Clutch Removal
Direct and Reverse Clutch Assemble
Direct and Reverse Clutch Disassemble
Direct Clutch Hub Assemble
Direct Clutch Hub Removal
Extension Housing Installation
Extension Housing Removal
Forward and Coast Clutch Assemble
Forward and Coast Clutch Disassemble
Holding Fixture Installation
Holding Fixture Removal
Input and Reaction Carrier Assemble
Input and Reaction Carrier Disassemble
Input and Reaction Carrier Removal
Input Speed Sensor Installation
Input Speed Sensor Removal
Input Sun Gear Shaft Assemble
Input Sun Gear Shaft Disassemble
Input Sun Gear Shaft Removal
Intermediate and Overdrive and Reverse Clutch Hub Assemble
Intermediate and Overdrive and Reverse Clutch Hub Disassemble
Intermediate Clutch Sprag Assemble
Intermediate Clutch Sprag Assembly Removal
Low Clutch Sprag Assemble
Low Clutch Sprag Removal
Output Shaft and Rear Internal Ring Gear Assemble
Output Shaft and Rear Internal Ring Gear Disassemble
Output Shaft Removal
Output Speed Sensor Installation
Output Speed Sensor Removal
Overdrive Clutch Housing Removal
Parking System Components Installation
Parking System Components Removal
Prop Flange Assemble
Torque Converter Assembly Installation
Torque Converter Assembly Removal
Torque Converter Housing Installation
Torque Converter Housing Removal
Torque Converter Seal Installation
Torque Converter Seal Removal
Transmission Fluid Draining
Transmission Fluid Pan and Filter Assembly Installation
Transmission Fluid Pan and Filter Assembly Removal
Transmission Fluid Pump Assemble
Transmission Fluid Pump Disassemble
Transmission Fluid Pump Removal
Wiring Harness Installation
Wiring Harness Removal
Electrical/Electronic Schematic Diagrams
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
Electrical/Electronic Specifications
Component Resistance
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Specifications
General Diagnostic Information
Clutch Plate Diagnosis
Engine Coolant/Water in Transmission
Noise and Vibration Analysis
Mechanical Specifications
Clutch Piston Travel Specifications
Clutch Plate Selection Specifications
End Play Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fluid Capacity Specifications
Intermediate and Overdrive Clutch Housing Retaining Ring Specifications
Range Reference
Reverse Clutch Housing Selective Thrust Washer Specifications
Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio
Transmission Fluid Pump Specifications
Transmission General Specifications
Other Specifications
Line Pressure
Shift Speed
Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic
Removal, Installation, and Replacement
1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement
2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement
4-5 Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement
Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement
Case Extension and Gasket Replacement
Control Valve Body Accumulator Assembly Replacement
Drive Flange and Seal Replacement
Input Speed Sensor Replacement
Manual Shift Shaft Position Switch Replacement
Output Speed Sensor Replacement
Parking Pawl Replacement
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Replacement
Shift Control Linkage Adjustment
Shift Control Linkage Replacement
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Replacement
Torque Converter Cover Replacement
Torque Converter Fluid Seal Replacement
Torque Converter Replacement
Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement
Transmission Control Module Replacement
Transmission Control Replacement
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement
Transmission Internal Electrical Harness Replacement
Transmission Rear Mount Replacement
Transmission Replacement