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Spacer Plate and Gaskets Installation



Spacer Plate and Gaskets Installation





Important: The non-Driver Shift Control (DSC) 4T40-E/4T45-E has a different spacer plate than the 4T45-E Driver Shift Control (DSC). The DSC spacer plate has one notch on it. The NON-DSC spacer plate has two notches on it.

1. Inspect the spacer plate for damage.
2. If damaged, replace the spacer plate (23).




3. Install a new spacer plate to channel plate gasket (24) onto the channel plate.
4. Install the spacer plate (23) on top of the gasket and channel plate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the spacer plate support (21) and the two bolts (20) onto the spacer plate. Hand start the bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 14 N.m (10.5 lb ft).