A/T - 4L60 Binding or Inoperative In Reverse

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Bulletin Number: 91-7-30
Reference Number: 977143R
Publish Date: 4/91


Subject:
BINDING OR INOPERATIVE IN REVERSE - STUCK 4-3 SEQUENCE VALVE AND/OR 2-3 SHIFT VALVE

Models Affected:
1982-91 ALL MODELS WITH 700-R4 (4L60)


This bulletin is being revise to add the 1991 model year and information concerning the bolt tightening pattern. This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 89-7-48 issued 10/89. Please discard bulletin 89-7-48.

This bulletin covers service information for 1982 through 1991 HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 transmissions which may exhibit a binding in reverse condition. (The vehicle would feel as though the engine were being "brake torqued" if reverse range was selected.)

Figure 1 - Control Valve Assembly:

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

When servicing a HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 transmission for a binding in reverse condition, remove the control valve assembly and inspect the 4-3 sequence valve and the 2-3 shift valve. Refer to Figure 1. Either valve, if stuck in the upshifted position, will result in a binding condition. To correct this condition, the valve body must be completely disassembled and reconditioned according to procedures contained in the HYDRA-MATIC 4L60/THM 700-R4 Unit Repair section of the appropriate Service Manual.

Inspect the transmission bottom pan for clutch material or burned fluid. Evidence of this will necessitate further transmission diagnosis. Repairs may include complete transmission reconditioning, including disassembly and reconditioning of the transmission pump and possible torque converter replacement.


Complete the cleaning of the hydraulic circuit by changing the transmission fluid and filter and flushing the transmission cooler and cooler pipes.

FIGURE 2:

IMPORTANT:

Overtorquing or uneven torquing of the bolts during unit reassembly can cause valves to bind. This condition may become more apparent as the unit warms to operating temperature. The correct bolt torque specifications for the HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 control valve assembly are 8-14 N-m (6-10 lb.ft.). Torquing bolts to the minimum specification, 8 N-m (6 lb.ft.) is recommended. The bolts should be tightened in a spiral pattern starting at the center and working toward the outside of the control valve assembly as shown in Figure 2.