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Complete Step By Step Instructional on rebuilding your 4L60E Transmission
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This video gave me the confidence to take my transmission to someone to rebuild it.
Lol, at least now you know.
Lmao best comment,
Lol
I did my own, wasn’t bad.. great video
That's fantastic! Good job
This video series walked my son and I through our first 4L60E rebuild. Excellent step by step, our thanks!
I'm glad y'all enjoyed it!
Did it work?
👆🏼 What he said.. ?
How many times u have to ripe her down and put er back together again before the shit worked again?
Hands down one of the greatest videos on the YT. I have watched it probably 25 times and built 2 transmissions along with it. I can’t thank you nearly enough for doing these vids. A real game changer that really saved my bacon in remote Alaska. The current tranny is my daily driver I’m about to put the pump bolts in, and the first one was my project truck I’ll be covering on another channel I’m starting out of inspiration from you and others covering my truck projects from engine builds to body fab. Kudos and thanks again!
That's amazing! Thanks for sharing your story, it is very inspiring to me!
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I'm guessing that your 2 rebuilds went well?
I’m just over 3k miles since my rebuild and all seems good! Thanks again for the great video series. One thing I learned was I didn’t save myself anything by going with a cheaper rebuild kit. I ended up needing to order a lot of one off items and probably spent more than if I just bought the rebuild kit you suggested…and I spent more time waiting for every shipment. Thanks again!👍
Great point!
I just want to say thank you for your 4l60e series of videos, they saved me a ton of money and frustration when I needed to rebuild mine after the forward sprag went out. Keep being awesome guys!
This is great! Thanks for the comment!
Tell me, when your forward sprag went out was it sudden and then did you only have reverse?
You guys are awesome. Thank you for making the 4L60E videos. Very well done, both in detail and presentation. I have successfully rebuilt my transmission following along to these videos. For anyone out there debating if they should take on a 4l60e rebuild…if you have the time and patience, DO IT…..just don’t forget. BAG AND TAG!!!!! The amount of parts is overwhelming at first, but they all fall into place easier than it seems.
I loved watching this video. You did a wonderful job of describing everything to look for during assembly. Thank you so much for making this video.
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Great, the best I’ve seen so far, took their time where you didn’t have to go back and forth which I liked. Thank you guys, never would have made it without your video!
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I think this is well a explained tutorial. If you have the slightest bit of mechanical knowledge I believe this video is a huge help. Especially for the guys that don't have PROPER TOOLS. YOU KNOW THE TYPE..THE ONES LIKE YOU. THE ONES THAT DONT WANT TO GO SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON SPECIALTY TOOLS ONLY TO NEVER USE THEM AGAIN. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. Im doing my transmission this weekend..fingers crossed and praying it goes well ..
Thank you! That is exactly the group of people I made this video for! Good luck on your rebuild!
I had no idea what I was doing! I watched your videos and got a rebuild manual. I built my first one and it has been shifting/working really well. Learned alo I have since built 4 other 4l60e transmissions for a few of my family members!
We are stoked to hear that we were able to help!!! Thank you for watching and following along 😁
@@dudewecanfixit question I have a 4l60e 4x4 in a 98 gmc jimmy(s10). I have a 4l80e 4x4 out of a 2001 chevy truck. Can I repin/wire it to run the 4l80e in place of the 4l60e? I also consider drive shafts and possible Trans crossmember may need mods
I don't know how the electronics compare, but if you dig around on some forums I bet someone has done it.
There are also stand alone transmission controllers
Your attitude is very welcome and appreciated. Other youtuvers are more into preaching rather than showing.
Thanks!
the best rebuild ...... everything in the kit were been used and cleaned. no shortcuts.... awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, we try to make the best comprehensive instructional videos!
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Totally Amazing, Patience (that I need before I reconnect just the exterior wiring ) and Step-By Step!!! WOW!!! I have more YT videos than I can shake a stick at and they are all helping a former Computer Programmer enjoy getting an S10 fixed and running. HUGE THANKS to all of you!!!
You can do it!
This video gave me the confidence to take my transmission apart and rebuild it myself. Thanks alot guys🙌👏💯💪💯💯👏👏🙌🙏
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thank you for making such a good video. I'm 19 years old and I own a 2001 chevy Silverado and my transmission went out on me when I was coming home one day and I didn't know what to do so I started looking on how to rebuild a 4L60E transmission and I came across your video at first I was hesitant about rebuilding a transmission but by watching your video you gave me the confidence to rebuild my transmission I had never seen the inside of a transmission before so I ordered a stage 2 master rebuild kit I also ordered the reamer and the piston cause they needed to be replaced and I followed your video step by step and got everything installed into my transmission and got it all put together and installed today and it runs like a dream now thank you very much
Wow, that's fantastic! Good job!
I love sharing knowledge and hearing success stories.
My grandfather was chief engineer of GM's hydra-matics division and he and his team designed the 4l60,. He would have loved how well this video was made. I did as I am currently rebuilding one. Thank you for the best 4l60 video series out there! Grandpa would have really liked you guys.
Thank you so much! We appreciate the feedback. Your grandpa definitely helped design one of the most versatile and easy to repair transmissions on the market.
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@@dudewecanfixit Thank you, that's nice to hear. He had his hands in any tranny coming out of GM from the 50s on through the 70's I knew what he did when I was a kid in the 70's but I didn't realize the true significance and scope of such things then. What a gift it must have been to participate in those times. As I live off grid, I'm interested in your other channel too. Thanks again.
Awesome, I hope you find much more information and entertainment from our videos to come.
@@dudewecanfixit hey guys, update on the tranny rebuild. It was a total success. Super quiet and shifts like a dream. I did a ton of research but it was this video that caused me to say, " dude, I can fix it."
That's great to hear!
I'm glad we could help make it a reality!
I like the fact that you are using a clean surface during assembly. Also, thanks for the clear narrative without hoped intonation or vendor badgering.
We appreciate the feedback. We do our best to be thorough and professional
Thank you so much for making this and the quality you did it in. I have been wanting to build my 4l60e and was scared. I used your video and just finished it about 2 hours ago and shifts like butter. Thanks for helping me with my confidence and by watching your video I was able to do a good job. You guys are awesome!
Thanks, That's fantastic to hear! I'm glad you were able to do it yourself
@@dudewecanfixit where did you get the rebuilt kit?
95 k1500 here with no third or fourth gear.🤔
Transmission bench.com
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I've been looking for this exact video for a while.. most guys go too quick or they get off in the weeds about mods and different kit options with every single part they install. I just needed a bone stock rebuild video and this is perfect. I appreciate you guys posting this because I'm about to build 3 of these and make some $$$! Thanks again!
That's awesome! We appreciate the comment and are glad that this video is useful for you
Probably one of the most informative videos I've watched. Make sure to fill the torque converter before installing it.
Thanks! Torque converters come pre-lubricated, but I do like to put some fluid in them before install.
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I’m 21 years old and watching this video gave me confidence to rebuild my slipping 4L60e transmission on my 03 Silverado 5.3
That's great! You will definitely get to know your truck much better
How did that go? I have a 98’ c5 corvette and I might rebuild it
Awesome video, a clear step by step approach to rebuilding your trans vs some other videos out there which seem more like a refresher course for some guys
Thanks, I try to make complete videos that have everything you need in one place
This guy is excellent. Does a great job at explaining step by step details.
I appreciate that!
Dude... you should have been a brain surgeon or a heart surgeon. I know the type personally. Super thorough insures no mistakes. Awesome job. Convinced me to rebuild my own 4l60e. I worry about every single little thing and your video left nothing to worry about. Thanks for this super great video.
Thank you so much for the comment! Transmissions are very tedious with close tolerances, however, if you take your time you will have a very rewarding product and experience.
because of this awesome video i rebuilt my o6 chevy pu trans and it works perfectly. put a lot of upgrades in it to shift better and hold pressure while towing. worked the first time. thank you so much. saved me about 3500. at a shop. Watching again today because i did another just the pump and missed two little things. will try again . Awesome and thank you so much/.
That's great! I'm glad you found our video and we were able to help!
I followed all the steps and everything was great but I had no reverse when I put it back. I had to pull the trans again and redo the pump stator rings, this is where the reverse magic happens apparently, I replaced the old rings and didn't have the proper tool to resize them once I got them on and tried to do it makeshift with hose clamps and a plastic sleeve wrapped around them to go in between, I compressed them too much and they were not making a good enough seal on the shaft. I pulled the pump and used the $40 Ring Buddy tool to resize them properly. I learned that if the pump goes in too easy on reassembly, something is wrong, if it goes in too hard, something is wrong and you will tear or nick the seal if you force it. Pay attention on this part guys. Also the input drum seals were the hardest part of the job really, a PITA to get that piston back in with both seals intact. I used some cable ties to shrink down the seal on the outside one then put it in the freezer for 20 minutes so it would hold that shape until it warmed up. I used a water bottle top cut down to size to put over the middle shaft for the inside one. The piston slipped right in. I tore a seal on the first attempt using the feeler gauge method so be careful either way. Overall great video.
Yes, those piston rings are a PITA. Thank you for following up on your diagnosis
@@dudewecanfixit is pita just another name of a lip installer removal tool
@@barryr0676 yes it's a pain in the ass
How did you know the stator rings were causing your reverse problem? I’m in the process of rebuilding mine and already thinking to myself if something is wrong I’ll have no idea what the cause may be.
@@cjf3838 I went back in my head through each step and remember checking all my pistons with air before putting the pump back in, I also remember the pump being a little too easy to drop back in and knew I used a homebrew makeshift tool to compress the rings, watched a few people putting pumps back in on YT and knew I should have felt some resistance from the rings. It was an educated guess and when I put the actual tool on it after pulling it apart again, I knew immediately that was the issue because the play on the shaft was noticeable.
I have finally rebuilt my own transmission thanks to your very thorough explanation on assembly thank you so much !!!!!
Great job!
I just wanna say, thank yall so much for this video series! I know its been 3 years+ since yall posted, but my 2004 GMC Envoy XUV lost its 3-4 clutch pack at 152k miles in August.
I just spent the last week and a half rebuilding the transmission myself following your series and even upgraded it quite a bit! Threw a 4L65e upgrade kit in it, new Sonnax SmartTech Input Drum, hardened 300mm input shaft, and new stator in all in about 8 working days! And it works now thanks to this video and following it damn near religiously!
So, I have the equivalent of atleast 800 ft-lbs of capacity in this thing now with the upgraded 9 frictions and steels for the 3-4, all kolene steels/high frictions, and 5 pinion planetaries, oh yeah and the super servo/corvette servo. Its been a ride! And it shifts like butter now!
Wow, that's fantastic! Now you just need to open up a transmission shop!
This video is absolutely priceless! Thank you guys for this education man seriously!!
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@@dudewecanfixit already done 👍🏻. Can’t wait to rebuild this transmission now thanks to you? Thanks for the videos!
No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video the best and most detailed video iv have seen on this trans.. thank you for taking time to share!!
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dude, solid video. this earned a sub. im rebuilding my first 4l60. this video made it super easy. having the camera man while you work is key.
Thanks for the sub!
What kit was used?
I got the kit from transmissionbench.com
This video gave me the confidence to say dude we can fix it our selves for my 4l60 rebuild
Awesome! You can fix it!
I just built my 4l60e with some upgrades using this video. Thank you!
That's great! I'm glad I could help!
@@dudewecanfixit quick question. I got a little but of dust on some of my clutches and I cleaned them as good as could. You think it'll be ok?
I think it'll be fine. Ideally, they would be spotless, but if you cleaned them up, the ATF should do the rest. Automatic transmission fluid has a lot of detergents in it, hence why the inside of the transmission is so clean. It should finish cleaning any small particles that you missed and keep them suspended in the fluid. Just make sure to change the fluid every 30k miles
@@dudewecanfixit mine spit all the fluid out when I started it. I know you waited 10 to 15 minutes. I waited 30. And it still spits out. Idk what to do
Where is the fluid coming out at?
you all are the greatest! you helped me from start to finish. it took me a couple of times to get it right. but thanks to you both, I finally got it right. couldnt have done it without you. thank you so much!
That's awesome! We're glad to hear it! Thanks for leaving some feedback
What did you struggle with
@@williamdon3442 I couldn't quit breaking the Teflon seals
Fantastic video guys! I think I’m gonna give it a try
You can do it!
Thank you for your awesome step by step assembly and wear check instructions. Make it look so easy. Right tools are a must. This video was a life saver. Took me 20 minutes to find a clip ring plier that would pull output shaft ring. my case was worn so couldnt get oneway/silencer out easily.Took hour to find tools to twist oneway around against silencer enough to pull oneway out. So nice to pop oneway back in the case despite the silencer. Case is worn a bit but its not going to be a drag machine or wall climber truck.
I'm glad this video helped you! Every rebuild is a little bit different, but I'm glad you got it!
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DO NOT drive the pump bushing out from the INSIDE! There's a lip in the pump! You must drive the bushing from the outside towards the inside to remove it and install the new one from the inside until it reaches the lip.
Are you sure? In the video he beat it from the inside out just fine
@@BobbyBaran There is a lip cast into the housing, if you look closely you'll see it, it prevents the bushing from working its way out of the pump... with the seal removed you should see it. I took a pic but have nowhere to post it with ease.
Fantastic video. It was a huge help getting my transmission rebuilt for my 98 Corvette. Excellent work, gents!
Happy we were able to help! Love hearing such positive feedback. Thank you!
What a great video, thank you. Keep up the good work.
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The most thorough video I have ever seen. They really went into detail with every step.
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I used a large Crescent on the input drum around the shaft then 2 large clamps to compress input drum cage so feet of clamps on Crescent then the threaded part on the cage 👍
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This was very useful, you guys helped me build 2 4l60e transmission's.. keep up with the word out there. You're doing a lot for people. Keep it going!!!
Thanks! I appreciate the thoughtful comment!
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Thanks!
You did GREAT JOB with the transmission and your video is very helpful,I’ll follow your steps to rebuild my 4L65E transmission
THANK YOU
Thank you!
Best of luck on your rebuild. Take your time and do it right.
Amazing video!
this video was a godsend. thank you so much just finished my 4l60 and about to put it in. yall are awesome
Thank you so much for the support! Hows she holding up?
damn too much work but hey ya did good
Thanks
Absolutely the most through and educational video I have ever watched! Excellent delivery and visual process start to finish. Thank you for sharing .
I'm glad you find this to be useful and I appreciate you taking the time to comment
Just wanted to say a big thank you on these videos. After watching them many times I have rebuilt mine. I am at a stand still waiting on a 1-2 accumulator spring. It’s been fun with a slight headache lol. Thanks again
You're welcome! I'm glad you were able to get it rebuilt!
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How did it go I. Thinking on tackling this job was it worth it? And any poibters and best kits?
@@TonY74U it’s not a bad job. I just had issues with one clip. I bought from rock auto and cyclone transmission.
@@Gmt400 thank you! Ivalmist got the tranny dropped i will start by taking it apart and see how confusing it is lol im just a weekend wrencher reboaced several engines but ner opened a tranny.
Thanks for the very detailed and informative video. Im highly confident in rebuilding my 60e for my 99 Camaro Z28. I was always hesitant up until now I really appreciate you guys!!
You can do it!
I wish more of these big name shops who make a TH-cam living off disassembly would make a single assembly video. I hate when people gate keep info from DIY guys. We’re DIY so you’re not ganna lose our business anyways 🤣
Exactly! Let the people have information!
Got 300 miles on my rebuild, so far so good. Thanks for the help, great resource.
Great to hear!
Thank you for posting such a great video I may not be a professional transmission builder but I found your Instructions very thorough and helpful Right down to the Anti clunk Spring
You are very welcome
Love these videos. I'm rebuilding my transmission soon and watching hours of video before I take this on. I love a good challenge
You can do it!
Thank you. Just took for the test drive. 06 chevy half ton 4x4. First time doing it and it works great. You saved me 3700.00 wow. Yhe only thing I purchased were some small c clamps to remove the last spring pack in the tail shaft. Hope it lasts. Thanks again. Ginna do my allison now. Awesome video.
As a follow up I found it was shifting soft. So I pulled the valve body off and found the gasket had moved and covered some of the small holes. At the same time I put a stage 1 transgo it in it and a corvette servo. Wow works perfect. Thanks again.
I was wondering what the cost to rebuild it was? Did you also buy a upgraded sun shell?
@@bbay1977 I did the stage 4 kit from a company out of Vegas . useed stock sunger it was ok. Put in 5 cylinoids and a trans go shift kit. The cost was around 700. I did all yhe work but some pressed bushings were fone at a shop for 100.
@@douglasmueller4684 Oh okay thanks for the reply. So I see someone can save some cash but not a whole lot really. I haven't really got any good prices on transmissions. I checked my fluid again today and it did look burnt, so i was going to change the fluid and filter and I hope that fixes it.my issue is that I own a 2002 camaro and no lift 😆. Even changing the filter and fluid will be a pain to change. I do have some ramps, but if that doesn't fix my issue then I will have to see if i can push it off the ramps. Thanks
@@bbay1977 you can shop around and their are stock kits in the 250 to 300 range. The shops installed to were between 2800 and 4200 to rebuild it. Good luck and hope you get it to work.
Best rebuild video I've watched, step by step. Great video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for great information video just finished 4l60e transmission from a 1997chevrolet suburban whit missing3and4 shift great now
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That's awesome! Great job!
Shifter selector switch on the side of the transmission to get the wiring harness out of it use a heating gun and heat it up really hot and it will come out it's like a glue honey substance and it will not come out unless you heat it up hot you will destroy it if you do not heat it up that's about the only thing I didn't hear you mention !! Great job explaining how to do that job I definitely feel like I can tackle that after watching the video!! I liked and subscribe!!
That information is in the 4l60 removal video.
Very helpful. Going to install my trans tonight hoping all works proper.
Let us know how it goes
Thanks for great rebuild video. I'll be rebuilding my 4l60e soon.
That's awesome!
Just wont to say u did a great job on the step by step description on everything it helped me out drastically ....... thanks
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This video is gold. Thank you. Working on my 04 4l60e. 1st and 2nd gear had a very bad hard shift. Would jerk your neck while shifting. Found a broken accumulator spring and alot of glitter
I hope it goes smoothly for you. We appreciate the comment!
Gracias este video a sido uno de los mejores bien explicado y ayudado en mi actividad por esta razónor que mi transmisión a sido destapada y como explica está persona es lo mejor.
Gracias, me alegro que haya sido útil.
I have watched lots of videos on this. Yours is the only one that covered all my questions.
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I'm 15 working on my buddies trucks for a while doing suspension and basic motor repair always been spooked by transmissions but for the price the local shops said for a rebuild I'm taking this on and it was regretted at first but this helps a lot more than a rebuild manual. I've done transfercase rebuild for this same truck and now trans a week later🤦♂️ 205k isn't surprising it blew. Wish me luck with this transmission 😂
You are an inspiration!
Take your time and it will come out great!
@@dudewecanfixitupdate😂 I've got an extra check ball that was chillin with the clutches
Thanks alot you help me somuch because I try many times to fix mi transmicion I see like 40 another videos but no help me only your video is very good and easy to understand thanks I'm very happy God bless all the times
Thank you very much, I'm glad this video helped you!
I appreciate the kind words
Thank you so much. My rebuild is going along smooth praise Jesus
That's awesome! Good job!
Hey thanks again. I just finished taking mine out for a test ride. Ran and shifted great!
That's amazing! I love success stories
I know the vid is 2 years old but I just wanna say thank you for such a good video, I was able to rebuild my 4L60 flawlessly by following your vid. Thanks again
Thank you for letting us know how it went! Beyond happy we were able to help. It’s one hell of a process so anything to make it easier helps. 😁
I'm glad we were able to help!
I'm getting ready in about 2 month to rebuild my 03 4l60e. I'm in the process of getting my funds together. I'm looking forward to it. Plus I'm going to get my grand daughter boyfriend involved.
It will definitely be a fun project!
Awesome just did the whole video on my 2009 Silverado trani hopefully I did followed it step by step and it works perfectly haha thanks for the videos!!!
That's awesome, good job!
Absolutely awesome! Was going to chicken out, but seeing your video wth I am going for it! Very detailed. Thank you very much
You can do it, take your time and be careful.
Nope, pulled it apart thought the reaction shell broke, it wasn't. Took it to a guy. I apparently didn't get the torque converter in correct busted the pump
Dang, that sucks
This is a wonderful video and a great service you doing for furthering our knowledge in Automotive repair , thank you for being such a class act.
Thanks, I appreciate the compliment
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I have a 2000 GMC Jimmy ( 4l60e ) that lost all forward gears. I bought it as a parts truck for my Sonoma. However, now that I've just had open heart surgery and I'm recovering from a quadruple bypass I find myself bored to the point that I am seriously considering trying to do this. I've done a lot of shade tree mechanic in but I've never touched a transmission. If nothing else I figure I'll know how much harder it is to do than to watch.
Great video by the way.
That's the right attitude! Definitely invest in some good snap ring pliers and a cage spring compressor, or just build the compressor like in the video. You can find a decent cage spring compressor on Amazon for $40
This is the best guys rebuilding transmission very detailed. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! And thank you for the nice comment
Thanks again for posting these videos! finsihing up today and I'm stoked to get it back in the tahoe
Lets us know how she's running! Super happy we were able to help
Awesome video! Excellent step-by-step process and tips, tricks and things to look out and watch out for!
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Dude I ve been having trouble with my 4L60E that I just got back 2 weeks ago .
1999 Chevy Suburban 4x4
I noticed on the way home from picking it up that it had a small jerk, and also had 2 codes so I took it back and the guy said the jerking will go away, and the codes was from when he test drove it and forgot to erase them, he assured me .
I didn't realize that he left the front driveshaft off, I found it in the back like 3 days later .
Just this past Tuesday I took it back because of another code P1870 or something like that, had To do with slipping TCC on the side of the Valve Body .
Well he told me that to bring it in next week, I'm like ok .
So I asked him about the driveshaft he told me that in had some build up in the transfer case and it needs to be cleaned first, I'm like I thought it was your job to put it in .
Anyway I tried to install it myself couldn't figure out why it wouldn't go in it was too long, I put it on before so I know I had plenty of room .
I remembered that I had taken photos of all the numbers on the transmission and the transfer case, well he switched it on me with another one.
I took it back today to confront him about it, he tried to convince me that it was the original, he wouldn't even look at the pictures of it .
I need to know what are the numbers on that little round plate on the back of the transfer case mine had it his don't or the one that I got back doesn't .
Please help with that question about the transfer case #'s .
Sorry so long, thanks .
PS. Wish I could send you the picture of it .
I told him that I needed it fixed because I am taking care of my 91 year old mother . Thank God my sister from Michigan left her Jeep here with AC so I can be able to go to work and take my mom out, we are in San Antonio Texas by the way .
His 20 plus years of experience b******* that he tried to feed me .
I’m not sure what information the tag displays, but it is obvious that he swapped the transfer case and probably entire transmission in your situation. He definitely needs to make it right, and either rebuild yours or get the one that you have now to work and install the driveshaft
F it…I’m going to attempt this I have the ALTO PERFORMANCE CLUTCH KIT
I wanna drive my trans am and don’t feel like shedding 2500$ on a transmission.
I’ll let you guys know how it goes! Appreciate this video alot.
Happy it was useful for you! Come back and let us know how it goes
Guys, love your habds on content. Good video shooting. Both of yall are great
Thanks!
Im using this video as a glimpse to see about rebuilding mine. Dont really have the mondy to get it done by a pro. But so far it doesnt seem too hard as long as i have this video as a reference to know which way the teeth and notches go
Definitely take your time and do it right the first time!
Great video especially actually showing exactly everything that needs done
We tried our best to fit it all of it in! Happy we were able to help😁
Outstanding step by step video. Thanks for a great job of making it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is handsdown the best breakdown video for the 4L60E. I have a question though. My 03 Escalade shift 2.3 and 3.4 look exactly like the ones in this video ( @ 1:48:41 ). However, I can't seem to find a new 2-3 valve anywhere that looks the same in design, even though all the sellers have so-called "2-3 and 3-4 4L60E" valves. They just look completely different. I'm concerned about putting one of these new ones that have a completely different form.
My transmission threw a P0756 code and stayed in first gear, which led to me discovering that it wasn't the actual 2-3 solenoid, but the valve itself- it was stuck and would not move. Now I have the dilema of it getting stuck potentially again, even though I managed to get it out, without taking down the entire valve body off because I don't have a torque gun or rachet. when it's time to put it back on
I just want to be able to have the valve go in and move around easy, and while putting it back in, you can feel that if I use a little more force to push it in, that it will get stuck again. Not to mention scratched, and also potentially scraping the bore hole itself. I've gone through 2 bottles of PB Blaster and 2 of WD-40, which 95% of it ended up all over my body , and 2 cans of compressed air cans lol.
I'm waiting on some tools, but basically I need to clean that bore hole cautiously, with the valve body still attached from under the truck. Solenoids tested perfectly in Ohms and click sound with voltage. Shift valve 2-3, and 3-4 along with its shuttle, were cleaned using Scothbrite and trans fluid nicely, and inspected, and don't seem damaged. I think it's just that I can't see inside the bore hole, and get to cleaning it well- the fluid that was in there was nasty and almost completely black, so I know there is gunk and debri. It's just been a pain to try to get the valve out, and when I finally did, now the bore is super dirty and it's difficult to get a good angle to clean it.
I'm basically waiting for a flexible nylon brush (like the ones to clean bottles or glass tubes), and a long drill bit accessory that lets you spin it from an angle and while its bent at a gentle low speed. I was advised against using brass or steel bristle ones, obviously.
- I also have to be careful the metal of the brushes don't ding the inside of the bore, so I have to basically get it in there by hand, and hold the handle from touching the inner walls of bore, or just brush it by hand, flush the holes with fluid, blow it out with compressed air, and repeat this, until the valve can slide in clean. Each time I try, I also have to re-clean the valve, in case it picked up some deebri from the still-dirty bore hole. I wish there was a hone that is flexible and can be used at an abgle, to basically re-polish the inside of the bore nicely without taking off the valve body. I'm not an expert, and afraid of taking more bolts and pieces off wihtout the right tools.
I'm about to lose my mind, and all I want to do is have a backup valve, atleast for the 2-3, because this procedure of cleaning the bore and testing to see if the valve glides, can also damage or start to scratch the shift valve- and the point is I can't find the 2-3 shift valve that looks like how mine actually is, and also just how it is in this video.
Would you know why all sellers offer a different looking one? If I use one of these new ones, the cavity holes and specific fluid routes that my current valve regulates will not be the same ones if I buy these new valves. In other words, between my current valve and these on the market, where they have the fatter sections along them, they don't match up. Is that because there was an improvement made and I "should" use one of the new design ones? Any advice?
I am really trying to avoid taking down the valve body, or that will be a completely new mission and track, and the only thing holding up the process from wrapping up is that stuck valve issue. Any suggestions would be godsent at this point!
* You can see visually what I mean. Here is the supposed "4L60E 2-3 shift valve" that's being sold out there (www.amazon.com/Sonnax-HD-2-3-Shift-Valve/dp/B00BYG7S5E).
And like the ones in your video, and in my truck, here's what the original ones that I took out actually looks like (www.2carpros.com/images/question_images/10191/original.gif)
Notice in the diagram, it is part #368, and as you can see it's the 2-3 valve that goes with a shuttle along with shift solenoid B, and it has 5 "grooves" whereas the ones being sold out there only have 4. A completely different shape almost. What am I missing, or am I right in noticing a major difference? lol
Thanks!
In your situation, I would recommend going to a local transmission shop and seeing if they have a spare or a core with the same valve they could sell or give you.
Also, removing the valve body can be done with the transmission in place. Having the valve body on a work table would make it much easier to see if the bore is damaged and also to clean it. You can rent a torque wrench from your local automotive store like O'Reilly's to reinstall it. You will need new gaskets however.
Thanks for replying @@dudewecanfixit You know, funny thing, I fixed it myself. True DIY style, tho, but it's fixed.
So, the mystery of the valve is: apparently, the valve that is sold everywhere as the current "2-3 shift valve for 4L60e tran" is actually fine to use, even tho you see it has one less notch (or where 2 would be in the old style, there is 1 long one now.)
Supposedly, (and there's not just one source you can find this at- I had to do a LOT of tab-fu on my browser) my "old" valve's style presented problems that these new valves being sold "fix" with the new design. By blocking certain holes and pressure channels it improves performance, apparently, and works just fine without breaking anything. I was very concerned, so trust me, I LOOKED, and this is the case.
As for the full fix, yeah the bore hole was very dirty. I used a combination of sprays like PB, WD, tran fluid, and air duster cans, to clean it (valve body still on) with high quality NYLON bristle brushes; like the ones to clean bottles or glass tubes. I bought sets, in an assortment, and there were size gurths from lollipop handle to as wide as the circumference of a penny.
Carefully, and by bending the flexible handles at an angle, I would scrub the bore hole, one time only per brush, after rinses with the sprays. I'd get it in as strainght as possible, then straighten out the handle as much as do-able, as I pushed it inside. All the way to the back, then twist the brush as I pull it out, I'd scrub the hole like that. It took 10 brushed, because I was scared of re-using a brush, for the sake of not ripping a bristle off and getting that stuck in the bore hole. Finally, and THIS is really what did the trick, I had a magnetic tip pen, like the ones that retract like an old radio antenna. Luckily I could shrink it down to about 3" in length (exactly the amount of space I had from the enterance of the bore hole to a greasy obstruction of space) and slowly, holding it like a cigarette with one hand and with the other expanding it into the hole LOL yes I did this, I would gingerly drag it along the floor of the bore hole. Let me tell you, it scooped up a TON of metallic sludge that was so microscopic, you couldn't see it unless you pieced all the pieces together into like a drop, which the tip of the magnet picked up enough to form one DESTRUCTIVE drop of metallic sludge.
I say "this did the trick" because in one of my attempts to put the old valve back in after a thorough cycle of the rinsing and blowing, the valve kinda got stuck again.
After I used the magnet, it went in much smoother, and I was still hesistant to use the "new design" valve, which I already bought just in case. The old valve was a little dinged up and that was a factor.
In the final cleansing, the new valve went in perfectly, and the shuttle, so did the solenoid.
I only made the decision to use the new valve design for 2 reasons: one, out of necessity and in like "F-it" moment, just cause I wanted to get my truck out of where it was for a week. BUT, the more intelligent part of the decision, and second reason, was that I studied the valve body design REALLY intimately, and traced every valve channel that these new valves would be blocking or not blocking. After careful logical thinking, by analysing the fuid channels, nothing really was being affected other than Overrun, which would only be in a situation that I'd be hauling something on a hitch and in manual 3rd or 2nd, a situation I do not see myself ever in. What the new desigtn does is pretty much give it a "heavy duty" ability, by creating more pressure in one of the valleys. I don't know eactly, but something along those lines. What I mostly was looking for is if it blocked any critical functionality that didn't make sense to go through with. That was not the case after carefully studying the valve diagrams from the 4L60E 500-page service manual lol.
Not only did I get the truck home, but I have never felt it more powerful and clean while shifting since I bought it in 2018! When in 2nd, you can really feel the torque right on the tip of your foot on the accelerator; the slightest push on the pedal and whooosh! Instant reaction and quick pickup power!
I have never been happier, not just with the performance of the truck, but with the 'fixing it myself' thing.
In the future, now that I know it well, when I have a chance and the proper tools, and the right time, I WILL DEFINITELY be playing with it more, and this time taking off the whole valve body, maybe even just buying a new one, and all the Sonnax upgrades for the springs and other valves, with new OEM solenoids. Crank case had a good amount of fluid in it. I thought I'd have to put all (almost) 11 liters in it, but was good with 2 gallons. Have 1/8 of a gallon still left after cautiously slowly getting her back up to full in cold and hot tests.
No leaks (so far) running daily at almost 2 weeks now. I'm not pushing her hard. I'm just happy she's running again, and have learned to appreciate what I have more.
Thanks! Your video was a HUGE part of the educational process, and a confidence booster!
Great job and great video. My only recommendation would be using a smaller torque wrench where the 10 lb/ft torque value is in the middle 80% range of the wrench, especially with click-type wrenches. Looks like the wrench you used is quite beefy. The best practice is to use a dial torque wrench for these low torque applications. Very nice and informative video nonetheless.
Thanks for the tip!
One of the best videos to follow along with! You're awesome dude!
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I’m sorry I may have missed it but what is the best rebuild kit to use and where to get? Awesome video btw probably one of the most informative I’ve seen. Thanks I’m advance.
I get my kits from transmissionbench.com
You are absolutely the best. I have never seen the inside of a transmission and I got a used 94 4l60e. I want to do a complete rebuild. I was wondering if you could recommend the best kit to do this. Thank you
Transmissionbench.com
They sell high quality kits
I have a question regarding the 3\4 clutch return springs. I see yours had some, but when i took mine apart, i did not have any in the drum. I assembled it with the same number of steels and clutches i took out, but i dont wanna put it back together and have issues. Based on what i read its not uncommon, but i wanna be sure. Dont really wanna have to do this twice for one mistake 😂
Otherwise this video is killer. I feel much more comfortable rebuilding mine while watching this video. This is my first transmission ever, and I'm glad you gents put out such a well detailed video.
I do not have any knowledge on your setup without return springs. You may want to find someone more familiar with that setup
@@dudewecanfixit So after more digging and further research, it's apparently common for rebuilders to leave them out to help transmissions with low line pressure. I won't know what my line pressure is unless I test it, but it won't hurt to leave them out since it is remaining stock. It ran and shifted perfectly the whole time I owned it up until the last two months when it began to slip in 3rd, but it had been working for over 75 thousand miles trouble free from the time I bought it, and I was not nice to my transmission LOL. I now feel confident that it'll continue to work as expected leaving those springs out.
I appreciate your speedy reply! Again thank you so very much for all the attention to detail and careful explanation. Looking forward to seeing what other content you've put out and continue to put out in the future 👌
That's great information!
Thank you for following up, I'm sure that will help someone in the future!
I hate running into those super strong snap rings in nature. So scary!
Haha. Awesome video guys!
Thanks so much! Definitely wear eye protection
Thank you so much for this video ! I just rebuilt my tranny and it works perfectly 👌 Thanks for all your hard work and patience doing this video.😊😉😁
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Thats great! What kit did you use and any pointers?
Learning more here then I do in my automotive class
lol, glad I can help!
So I have a 4l60e in my truck. I know because I paid to have it rebuilt just three years ago. Seems like all the gears went out at about 15mph and none of them worked until I turned the truck off and waited a few. Then I was able to drive the few hundred feet back home, but I couldn't reverse until I turned it off and waited again. The fluid on the dipstick looks straight black. I need to go by this sweet video and rebuild it, don't I?
Possibly, but maybe not yet. Dark transmission fluid is actually very common in higher mileage vehicles. It sounds like you have an electrical issue. What year is your truck?
If it's a 95 and older, you should have a separate transmission control module that may need to be adjusted or replaced.
Also, make sure your reverse lights come on when in reverse. If they don't, you'll need to adjust or replace your neutral safety switch
I just like say ty u really help to understand what look for an how install u guys are great 👍
Watched video 3 times maybe. Tore my first trany down rebuilt it nervous as ?!&$. Cranked motor put in gear worked great. Messed up rebuilding pump 6 months later had to drop it again watched section on pump again. Rebuild running great 30,000 miles later. Thanks for your video. Only problem is now my friends know I can rebuild them. I’m bout to start rebuilding another for a friend. This will make 4. Only indented to do one. Lol
3,000 miles not 30,000 miles but sure I’ll get to 30,000 in it. Thanks again learned a lot .
I'm glad you got to experience rebuilding a transmission! Most people don't, lol. Now you could make some beer money with a learned skill
This video is a godsend. You guys saved me thousands of dollars and a huge headache. Definitely subscribed and liked 🤘
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Awesome instructional video. Just have to admire the master at his trait. I must admit that I stopped counting parts at the hour mark..jeez, how does one remember not only each part visually but by nomenclature? This is my transmission so I was "glued" and completely engaged. The problem is I have forgotten what each piece is called : 0
Lol, there are a lot of parts and I constantly have to use references because I do not remember all the names.
What kind of parts washer do you guys use with mineral spirits? All the 3.5 gallon washers i see say not to use mineral spirits. Thanks for the video!
Mine is a cheap one from harbor freight
@@dudewecanfixit Thanks for the reply