GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E

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

Valve Body - 4L80-E Shown
20 10
25
30 0
5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
VACUUM
TEST
Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

Reverse Checkball 3-4 Shift Valve 2-3 Shift Valve Actuator Feed Limit
Sleeve • 3-4 Shift complaints • 2-3 Shift complaints
Solenoid Filter & End Plug
• Reverse slip • Gear ratio codes
• Broken AFL filters • 2nd Gear starts
• 3rd & 4th Slip • Direct clutch burned
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• No Reverse
Must plug 34994-17K
Replace with Sonnax Part No. NOTE: Check for visual
casting
34200-38 valley here wear on end plug. Tilt Valve Body
NOTE: Test with valve body vertical and with foam
ball seated. or putty.
Low/Reverse
Tilt Valve Body Checkball
Must plug • No engine braking in
casting valley manual low
here with
foam or putty. • Reverse complaints
• Burnt rear band
Replace with Sonnax
Tilt Valve Body Part No. 34200-52
Must plug
orifice on back
of casting
NOTE: Test with valve body
Tilt Valve Body vertical and ball seated.
with finger.

1-2 Shift Valve

• 1-2 Shift complaints

Manual Valve
• Bent valves
• Low line rise
• Delayed engagement

TCC Regulator Valve

• Converter shudder • Burnt converter
• TCC apply & release concerns
• TCC codes
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34994-01K  Standard
34994-18K  Oversized
34994-18K: Requires F-34994-TL18 & VB-FIX

3rd & Reverse Accumulator Control Valve Actuator Feed Limit Valve
Checkball Sleeve • Soft shifts • Low accumulator pressure • Wrong gear starts • Solenoid codes
• 3rd & 4th Slip • Gear ratio codes • High line pressure in Drive • Clutch/Band failures • 2nd Gear starts
• Direct clutch burned • Reverse slip • Low line rise in Reverse • Codes 68, 85, 86 & 87 • No 4th Gear
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 34200-47K Replace with Sonnax Part No. Replace with Sonnax Part No.
NOTE: Test with valve body vertical and ball seated. 34994-22K Requires F-34994-TL22 & VB-FIX 34200-16K Requires 77754-TL

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 GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E

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 - 4L80-E Shown
20 10
25
30 0
5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
VACUUM
TEST
Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

Pressure Regulator Valve End Plug Pressure Regulator Valve

• Harsh/Soft shifts • Engine surge at idle
• Burnt clutches • Low TCC release pressure
Replace with Sonnax Part No. • Low cooler flow
34200-05K Replace with Sonnax Part No.
NOTE: Test indicated orifice with vacuum tip. 34200-14K 

Converter Limit Valve

• Excessive converter pressure
• Harsh TCC apply

Seal this
orifice
when testing.

Boost Valve Assembly

TCC Valve & TCC Enable Valve
• No converter apply
• Burnt converter lining
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34994-13 
34994-14K 
NOTE: Tests TCC signal circuit of both valves.
• Uncontrollable line rise
• High line pressure
• Broken parts
• Broken clutch piston
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34200-01K  Valve Kit with O-Ring
34200-03K  Valve Kit, Factory Style
34200-10K  Self-Regulating Valve Kit
O-Ringed End Plug .497" dia.
O-Ringed End Plug .668" dia.

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 GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E

OE Exploded View
Valve Body - 4L80-E Shown 103
102
101B
101A
Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

3rd/Reverse Checkball
101A & Sleeve (Outboard, Early Style)
3-4 Shift Valve (Inboard)
Reverse Checkball Sleeve (Outboard), 104
101B 3rd Checkball Sleeve (Center),
3-4 Shift Valve (Inboard)
102 2-3 Shift Valve
103 1-2 Shift Valve
105
Actuator Feed Limit Solenoid Filter
104
& End Plug
105 Checkball
106 Force Motor Feed Filter
107 Manual Valve
108 TCC Regulator Valve
109 Actuator Feed Limit Valve
110 Accumulator Control Valve

106

107

108
110 109

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 GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E

OE Exploded View
Pump - 4L80-E Shown

Valve Body Descriptions

202
I.D. No. Description
201 Converter Limit Valve
202 TCC Enable Valve 201
Pressure Regulator Valve
(Inboard)
203
Boost Valve Assembly
(Outbound)
204 TCC Valve

204

203

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