GM 4L60E Transmission Service

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2 ай бұрын

This can be a relatively simple job. But, it can quickly turn into a headache...if you don't know what to watch out for. Join me as I share my method for servicing the GM 4L60E automatic transmission.
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@neilfitzpatrick1297 2 ай бұрын

Good no non-sense video. Thanks for uploading

@MikeSmith-nu9wt 22 күн бұрын

My favorite part on my 08 1/2 ton 4x4 was dropping the front y pipe , so i cut it up welded two different y pipes together brought the cross over exhuast pipe out of the way ..much easier now , didnt seem to effect o2 sensors , i used to work in a exhuast shop

@SouthpawAutoworks 14 күн бұрын

Right on!

@stevenhunt66 8 күн бұрын

I just did this service on my 4L60E in my 2003 Chevy S10 and I did not have to worry about that shift cable bracket at all. I just took the nut off the shift shaft and pulled it away that way. The bracket was not in the way in any shape or form.

@randysmith1630 Ай бұрын

I just changed my fluid, filter and installed a pan with a drain. Didn't have to remove the shift linkage, just cocked it down to the right then back to the left, came right out.

@joelbanyai8224 2 ай бұрын

Before you remove the transmission from the vehicle, break open a cooler line and start the engine. It'll pump itself right out. Shut it off when it sputters. No muss, no fuss when you remove the pan.

@micheldelsem7022 Ай бұрын

Just pump the fluid from the dipstick tube!

@randysmith1630 Ай бұрын

I used the cheap transfer pump from HF, about $6.

@SouthpawAutoworks 14 күн бұрын

I like it!

@JoseGomez-vn7hn Ай бұрын

Thanks best and most informative video. Moroso makes a great gasket for the pan. The rubber and metal reusable type.

@SouthpawAutoworks 14 күн бұрын

Good to know! Have to look into that. Thank you for sharing.

@joelbanyai8224 2 ай бұрын

If you install a new filter seal, leave it 2mm proud so the next time, it's easy to get a screwdriver under it to pry it out.

@papergatorzfedducca7998 2 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@SouthpawAutoworks 2 ай бұрын

Good to see you on here again. Thanks for stopping by.

@efijemuehphilip542 2 ай бұрын

Hello. Your videos have taught me so much about automatic transmission. I really appreciate you. I have a Suzuki jimmy automatic transmission that won't shift out of first gear. I changed the valve body with a used one still the same . Please what do you think would have caused it . Thanks

@DustinKeating-yk3vq Ай бұрын

I have a z71 my dad bent the bracket and i was able to get the pan off

@DustinKeating-yk3vq Ай бұрын

I pumped my pan from the dip stick tube before i took my pan off

@SouthpawAutoworks Ай бұрын

Right on.

@joelbanyai8224 2 ай бұрын

There is no need to torque the pan bolts in any particular pattern. There's literally zero pressure on that pan. Just make sure the final torque spec you use is correct so you don't warp the pan.

@user-br5sw1wo2v 2 ай бұрын

What filter brand do you recommend? Always oem or are there others that are good?

@chawk1904 Ай бұрын

Hi Robert...like your "to the point style" and articulate descriptions (new subscriber here 2004 Suburban 2500 100K miles X FBI vehicle) 4L60E...OK it shifts fine for first 30 minutes then starts hard shifting in 1/2 2/3 occasionally 3/4. My idea is to buy all shift solenoids and have fluid change and replace them...what else should I do at the time...fluid level is perfect. Ideas Comments?

@gabrielfranjul9278 6 күн бұрын

Hi Robert I rebuilt my 94 4l60e almost a year ago on my camaro and was working great no leaks (my first transmission rebuild ever) I only had like 500 miles on it, I only use the car some weekends. Thing is a couple weeks ago I went on a 40 mile trip and the transmission cooler failed, huge leak I dont know at what point in the trip it happened but when I got home it was shifting weird and had very slow reverse, very low on fluod. I replaced the cooler and refilling I accidentally overfilled the transmission but didn't notice it. Then I went to a test drive for like 6-8 miles and the transmission was working good just a bit harsh on the 1-2 shift but felt back to normal. I noticed the fluid level and took some fluid out to get it to the correct level. Thing is now it has a leak which seems to be from the pump seal, do you guys think that the low fluid due to the cooler leak caused the torque converter to overheat and damaged the seal? I don't really know cause I need to take the converter cover out to really see what's happening but the fluid it's coming from that area for sure and I think it's the only place it can leak but I might be wrong

@joelbanyai8224 2 ай бұрын

I would NOT remove the shifter cable from the shift arm; that ball socket does not last doing it that way. remove the 15mm nut and take the shifter arm off the shaft. I've had shift cables come off the ball socket after one or two of those removal/reinstalls.

@richardandrews9017 Ай бұрын

Can the computer cause a newly rebuilt 4160E to downshift? The old transmission did the same thing. Or, could it be wheel speed sensors...or something else?

@frankdatank7751 2 ай бұрын

Whats the best pan gasket to use, i put a cork gasket on my 4l60e, and it seeps and leakkes all the wau around??

@SouthpawAutoworks 2 ай бұрын

I like the fiber. Pan may be warped. You can lay it upside down on a known flat surface to check it. Also good to check the bolt holes for "dome-ing". Of course, removing all gasket material from both the pan and the trans case, is a must.

@frankdatank7751 2 ай бұрын

@@SouthpawAutoworks Awesome Thanks!!!!!

@freshbutplain1144 2 ай бұрын

Should I reuse my trans fluid that comes out when I change my filter or should I put fresh fluid in?

@SouthpawAutoworks 2 ай бұрын

If it were me (and do what I do at your own risk), I'd be using fresh fluid.

@freshbutplain1144 2 ай бұрын

@@SouthpawAutoworks if it calls for dex3 should I get the best brand or will any brand do?

@SouthpawAutoworks 2 ай бұрын

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@h.w.miller4180 2 ай бұрын

About to put new solenoids and a harness in mine. Does a EPC solenoid need to be programmed?

@SouthpawAutoworks 2 ай бұрын

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@h.w.miller4180 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@SouthpawAutoworks 2 ай бұрын

You bet.

@larryperry2094 2 ай бұрын

Won't be long now. I gotta swap in a 400th in place of my 4l60. I would just leave it because 400th is just a beast, but for now it is just going to be a back up until I can get a chance to rebuild the 4l60. Ya know I forgot to buy the steels module for the new clutches. The trans still runs and drives. Do you think reusing the steels would be a issue. Unless they are thin or scorched and warped it don't seem like it would be a big issue. Maybe just mic the and send if they are in spec.