GM 6T30/40/45/50 (Gen.

2)
6T35/31/41/46/51 (Gen. 3 6T40) ZIP KIT®
PART NUMBER 6T40-GEN2-3-ZIP QUICK GUIDE
Parts are labeled here in order of installation. See other side of sheet for details on kit contents.

installation Diagram
NOTE: All components of this kit
6T40 (Gen. 2) install into the mechatronic unit,
Control and not the pump. Removal of
the pump is not required for
Valve Body this kit unless vacuum testing is to
be performed.

1
5
Plastic Checkballs

CAUTION:
Failure to
block
orifice
will result in no
movement of vehicle.

3
CAUTION: Some models use Block AFL balance
5 checkballs. If not originally port by drilling and
equipped DO NOT install plugging separator
checkball in this location. plate where indicated
using drill bit and
aluminum plug
Separator Plate on Valve Body provided (not shown).

In addition to general rebuilding tips and technical information, the technical booklet included in this kit contains vacuum
testing and additional repair options for higher mileage units or for repairing specific complaints which are beyond the
scope of this kit.

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6T35/31/41/46/51 (Gen. 3 6T40) ZIP KIT®

Kit Contents & Installation Steps

Step 1 Replace 5 OE End Plugs Step 4 R

 eplace OE Actuator Feed
Place O-ring in groove, lubricate with Sonnax Slippery Stick O-LUBE Limit (AFL) Valve Lineup
and roll on bench to size.
Remove and discard OE valve and spring. Save outboard retainer clip
Packaging Pocket 1 for reuse. Install Sonnax sleeve and valve as illustrated. Secure sleeve
into bore by installing included clip into sleeve groove at inboard port.
• End Plugs (5) Install included spring and secure all into bore with OE retainer.
• O-Rings (7) 2 Extra
CAUTION: Ensure supplied retainer clip is fully seated in AFL
sleeve groove after installation.

Packaging Pocket 4
Step 2 Replace TCC Regulator • Sleeve
Apply Valve Bore Lineup • Valve
• Spring
Remove and discard all OE components except the retainer clip. Save
retainer clip for reuse. • Retainer Clip
CAUTION: The small shuttle valve should be positioned with the
rounded end face outboard, and the blind bore inboard.

Packaging Pocket 2
Step 5 Replace OE Checkballs
• Spring
Packaging Pocket 5
• Valve
Checkballs, .250" dia. (6)
• Shuttle Valve
• End Plug
• O-Rings (2) 1 Extra

Step 3 Block AFL Balance Port

Drill indicated separator plate orifice with included .062" dia. drill bit.
Remove any burrs. Insert .062" dia. aluminum plug into drilled hole and
peen in place on both sides of plate. Ensure plate will still fit flush on
both castings.

CAUTION: Failure to block orifice will result in no movement of vehicle.

Packaging Pocket 3
• Drill Bit, .062" dia.
• Aluminum Plugs, .062" dia. (2) 1 Extra
CAUTION: Use care when modifying the balance orifice.
Gaskets are bonded to the plates and damage could occur.

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PART NUMBER 6T40-GEN2-3-ZIP INSTALLATION & TESTING BOOKLET

6T40 Generation 1 Transmission

Electro-Hydraulic Control Module
Figure 1 Valve Body Identification
(TEHCM) Confirm Generation
Upper section is control
solenoid (w/body & TCM)
This Zip Kit works in Generation 2 & 3 6T40 series valve bodies. To identify core
valve assembly as Generation 1 versus Generation 2 & 3, check for presence of 4-5-6 clutch boost
valve in the control valve body assembly (Figures 1 & 2).
Also check the Transmission Control Module (TCM) identifier (Figures 3 & 4).
TCM The control valve body assembly and TCM must be of the same generation.

6T40 Generation 2 & 3 Figure 2 Adaptive Learning

Control Valve Body Assembly All generations of the 6T40
family are equipped with
several adaptive learning
Lower section strategies. After valve body
is control valve
body assembly service the existing adaptive
values will need to be erased.
Then, a “Fast Learn” process
Generation 1 - No 4-5-6 clutch boost valve should be performed.
Figure 3 Generation 2 & 3 - Has 4-5-6 clutch boost valve Reference GM material for the
proper “Fast Learn” process.

Solenoids
TCM Identifier Figure 4 The 2nd and 3rd generation of the 6T40 family solenoids
Generation 1 Number are a mix of normaly-high and normaly-low type. These
Generation are calibrated at the factory and switching solenoids
Letter
2&3 between locations in the control solenoid (w/body and
TCM) valve assembly should be avoided.
TCM Identifier is 8th digit from left.

Solenoid & Clutch Apply Chart Figure 5 6T40 Generation 2 & 3 Figure 6
Solenoid Locations
Low Rev. 4-5-6

1-2-3-4 Clutch
CL PC Sol N.H.

Low & Rev. CL

Shift Solenoid

3-5 Reverse
3-5 Rev. CL
PC Sol N.H.

Low & Rev.

PC Sol N.L.

PC Sol N.L.
1-2-3-4 CL

2-6 Clutch

Clutch
2-6 CL

Clutch

Clutch

(OWC)
4-5-6

Range/Gear

Park On On Off Off Off Applied*

Reverse On On Off On Off Applied Applied

Neutral On On Off Off Off Applied*

1st Braking On Off Off Off Off Holding† Applied Applied

1st Off Off Off Off On Holding Applied

2nd Off Off On Off On Applied Applied 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Drive

3rd Off Off Off On On Applied Applied

4th Off Off Off Off Off Applied Applied 1. Line PCS 5. TCC PCS
5th Off On Off On Off Applied Applied 2. 2-6 PCS 6. 1-2-3-4 PCS
3. 3-5 Reverse PCS 7. L/R 4-5-6 PCS
6th Off On On Off Off Applied Applied 4. Shift Solenoid
NOTE: For shift solenoids, "ON" = solenoid energized (pressurized), "OFF" = solenoid de-energized (no • Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS) 3-5 ohms at 70oF
pressure). For pressure control (PC) solenoids, "ON" = pressurized, "OFF" = no pressure. *Applied with • Shift Solenoid 16-20 ohms at 70oF
no load. †Holding but ineffective.

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Additional Identification Information

Generation 1 Generation 2 & 3
Figure 7 Figure 8

Gen 2.
(shown) Only:
Number "12" in
casting circle is
Pump the ID-year.
casting Gen 3. pump design
ID number is completely different.

Figure 9 Figure 10

Gen. 2 (shown) Only:

Rib on pressure regulator valve.
No rib on pressure Gen. 3 pressure regulator valve
regulator valve completely different.

Figure 11 Figure 12

Generation 1 Generation 2 & 3

Control Valve Body Assembly, Control Valve Body Assembly,
Case Side Case Side

Figure 13 Figure 14

Generation 1 Generation 2 & 3

Valve Channel Plate Valve Channel Plate

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Additional Identification Information

Generation 1 Generation 2 & 3
Figure 15 Figure 16

Generation 2 & 3, Control Solenoid (w/body and TCM) Valve Assembly:

Generation 1, Control Solenoid (w/body and TCM) Valve Assembly Beaded gasket and screen changed, solenoid caps changed color.

Figure 17 Figure 18

Generation 1 Control Solenoid (w/body and TCM) Valve Assembly: Generation 2 & 3 Control Solenoid (w/body and TCM) Valve Assembly:
4 Pressure Switches No Pressure Switches

Figure 19 Figure 20

Generation 2 & 3 TCM Identification Number:

Generation 1 TCM Identification Number: 8th digit from left is a number.
8th digit from left is a letter.

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Figure 21 OSS
Connection
Zip Kit Instructions
1. TEHCM Removal from Case
a. Disconnect the input speed sensor, output speed sensor and shift position
B
B B B switch connectors from valve body.
B B
b. Remove the three control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly bolts,
B B B B B
B 40.5mm long (Figure 21 & 23).
Shift
A Position
c. Remove the 12 control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly bolts,
A 30mm long (Figure 21 & 23).
Switch
Connection
ISS A d. Remove the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly from control
Connection valve body assembly.
e. Remove the nine control valve body assembly bolts, 60mm long (Figure 22 & 23).
Figure 22
D D
f. Remove the two control valve body assembly bolts, 53mm long (Figure 22 & 23).
g. Remove the control valve body assembly from the case.

2. Installation
Install Zip Kit parts as shown on diagram of separate quick guide sheet included in
C C this Zip Kit. Sonnax recommends vacuum testing critical wear areas not covered
C
C A by this kit to determine whether additional Sonnax parts are required (see page 3).
C
C C
C
C
3. TEHCM Reinstall into Case
a. Install control valve body assembly into case and secure with (2) 53mm and
Removal Bolts Figure 23 (9) 60mm bolts until finger-tight (Figure 22).
Bolt Color Bolt Torque b. Tighten to 97 in-lbs of torque in the indicated sequence (Figure 24).
Quantity
Code Length Specification
c. Install control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly to control valve
A Red 40.5mm 4 71 in-lb body assembly with (12) 30mm and (3) 40.5mm bolts until finger-tight
B Green 30mm 12 106 in-lb (Figure 21).
C Blue 60mm 9 97 in-lb d. Tighten (12) 30mm bolts to 106 in-lb of torque in the indicated sequence
(Figure 25).
D Yellow 53mm 2 97 in-lb
e. Tighten the (3) 40.5mm bolts to 71 in-lb torque in the indicated sequence.
Figure 24 f. Reconnect the input speed sensor, output speed sensor and shift position
4 5 switch connectors (Figure 21).

Figure 26

9 11
3
8 2 12
10 6 7
1

Figure 25

11
8 4 6
2 10

12 9 1 7
5 3

13
14
NOTE: C
 ontrol solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly shown is a Gen. 2 & 3
15 (TCM identifier barcode, Figure 4).

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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts Available
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts are noted for replacement.

Control Valve Body Assembly 20

25
15
10
5
For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
Front • Gen. 2 & 3 6T40 Shown 30
VACUUM
TEST
0

3-5 Reverse Clutch Default Override

Regulator Valve Valve
• Burnt 3-5 Reverse clutch Engagement concerns in

• Delayed Reverse Reverse when in failsafe
• 3rd & 5th Concerns or default.
• 2-3 & 4-5 Flare NOTE: Look in bore for
visual wear.


2-6 Clutch
Regulator Valve TCC Regulator
• Burnt 2-6 clutch Apply Valve
• 2nd & 6th Concerns • Code P0741, 742
• 1-2 & 5-6 Flare • No Lockup
• TCC slip
• Loss of fuel economy


• Low TCC apply pressure

1-2-3-4 Clutch • Overheated fluid & TCC lining
Regulator Valve • Harsh TCC apply


• Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
• Delayed Forward 144740-38K or
• 1-2-3-4 Concerns 144740-16K Requires
F-144740-TL16 & VB-FIX

1-2-3-4 Clutch Clutch Select Valve

Boost Valve


• Various shift concerns

• Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch • Shift codes
• Delayed Forward
• 1-2-3-4 Concerns
Actuator Feed
Limit Valve
• No 4th, 5th or 6th
Low/Reverse
• Low clutch oil pressure
4-5-6 Clutch • Harsh/Flare shifts
Regulator Valve Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
• Burnt Low/Reverse & 144740-39K or
4-5-6 clutch 144740-01 Requires 144740-TL
• Delayed Reverse
• 4-5-6 Concerns
• 3-4 Flare
O-Ringed End Plugs
• Pressure loss • Burnt clutches
Low/Reverse 4-5-6 • Shift concerns • TCC apply concerns
Boost Valve NOTE: Vacuum test end plugs at outboard port
while sealing bore opening with thumb.
• Burnt Low/Reverse & 4-5-6 clutch
• Delayed Reverse Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• 4-5-6 Concerns 144510-14K*NOTE: Several Locations = 
• 3-4 Flare

*Part numbers with an asterisk (*) are included in this Zip Kit.

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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts Available
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts are noted for replacement.

15 For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part

Pump Body • Gen. 2 6T40 Shown
20 10
25
30 0
5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
VACUUM
TEST

Pressure
Regulator Valve
• Harsh/Soft shifts
• High/Low line pressure
• Burnt clutches
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 144510-12K
Requires F-144510-TL12C & VB-FIX

TCC Control Valve

• Excess TCC slip
• Low cooler flow
• Overheating
• Low converter & lube flow
• TCC apply & release concerns
• TCC codes
• TCC lining failure
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 144510-05K
Requires F-144510-TL5C & VB-FIX

Pump Body • Gen. 3 6T40 Shown

Pressure
Pressure Regulator Regulator Valve
Isolator Valve & Sleeve • Burnt clutches
• Low line pressure • Low line pressure
• Line pressure instability • Line pressure instability
• Shift concerns • Shift concerns
• Burnt clutches Replace with Sonnax Part
Replace with Sonnax Part No. No. 144510-17K
144510-15K

Lube Boost Valve TCC Control Valve

• Excess TCC slip
• Low converter & lube flow
• Low cooler flow
• Lube & converter overheat issues
• Overheating
• Low converter & lube flow
• TCC apply & release concerns
• TCC codes
• TCC lining failure

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OE Exploded View
Control Valve Body Assembly • Gen. 2 & 3 6T40 Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

111 101

110

109
102
108

107
103

104
106

105

Control Valve Body Assembly Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

101 Default Override Valve
102 TCC Regulator Apply Valve
Clutch Select Valve (inboard)
103
Shuttle Valve (outboard)
104 Actuator Feed Limit Valve
105 Manual Valve
106 Low/Reverse 4-5-6 Boost Valve
107 Low/Reverse & 4-5-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
108 1-2-3-4 Clutch Boost Valve
109 1-2-3-4 Clutch Regulator Valve
110 2-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
111 3-5 Reverse Clutch Regulator Valve

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OE Exploded View
Pump Body • Gen. 2 6T40 Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

201

202

Pump Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

201 Line Pressure Relief Ball
202 Pressure Regulator Valve
203 TCC Control Valve
204 TCC Relief Ball

204

203

Pump Body • Gen. 3 6T40 Shown

201 Checkball
.372"

202

203

Pump Body Descriptions 204

I.D. No. Description

Pressure Regulator Valve (inboard),
201 Pressure Regulator Isolator Valve & 205
Sleeve (outboard)
202 Pump Pressure Blow Off Valve
203 TCC Control Valve
204 TCC Pressure Blow Off Valve
205 Lube Boost Valve
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