T R A N S M IS S ION PART S
Instructions
GM 4L60, 4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E
Servo Release
Check Valve Kit Orifice
"A"
Part No.
77701-076 Valve
• Valve
• O-Ring
NOTE: 2nd Gear Servo Release. O-Ring
Patent No. 5,536,221 Groove
O-Ring
WARNING: Must be used with
properly functioning OE capsule.
1. D
etermine Servo Application 2. Spacer Plate Modification
a. Sonnax servo release check valve comes ready to install in a. For normal use, NO plate modification is necessary; proceed
units with OE servos with casting numbers 8642554, to step 3 "Installation & Assembly".
8642553 and 24229159. If casting number on inner recess b. For moderate performance applications, enlarge appropriate
of servo piston housing is missing or illegible, measure to orifice to .090" using #43 drill bit (Figure 2, page 2).
determine which servo is in use (Figure 1).
c. For maximum performance applications, enlarge appropriate
b.
Servos with part number 8642093 and Sonnax servos orifice to .100" using #39 drill bit (Figure 2, page 2).
77701-04K and 77911-03K (Figure 1) have greater volume
and require more oil flow. When using these servos, orifice 3. Installation & Assembly
"A" on Sonnax check valve should be enlarged to .120 – .125" a. Ensure OE 3rd accumulator checkball capsule is installed and
using a #31 drill bit (main picture). Ensure debris is cleared seals without leaks or seepage.
from valve after enlargement. b. Install Sonnax check valve into same bore as OE capsule,
NOTE: Drill carefully; too large an orifice will cause 2-3 flares tapered end first (Figures 3 & 4, page 2).
or bump shifts.
NOTE: Bore variation is common. Install Sonnax check
valve without O-ring; if valve slides in without resistance,
remove valve. Install Sonnax O-ring, lubricate and roll on
4L60/E 2nd Gear Servo Apply Area Figure 1 clean bench to size O-ring into groove, then reinstall.
O-Ring ensures good hydraulic seal in cases with enlarged bores.
Smallest OE Common 4L70-E Largest OE 17% Larger
Apply Area V6-V8 Apply Area than Corvette
4cyl-V6 Camaro & Corvette Apply Area c. Installed valve should be slightly below flush to avoid
spacer plate interference and damage.
NOTE: If check valve requires removal for any reason,
a #5 easy-out can be used or the valve can be tapped
and removed with bolt and puller.
2.523 2.312 2.075 1.792 1.310
Casting # Casting # Casting # Casting # Sonnax P/N
8642554 8642553 24229159 8642093 77911-03K
Sonnax P/N
77701-04K
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T R A N S M IS S ION PART S
SERVO RELEASE CHECK VALVE KIT 77701-076 Instructions
4L60-E 4L60 Figure 2
Spacer Plate Spacer Plate
• For normal use: • For moderate performance • For maximum performance
NO plate modification is necessary. applications: Enlarge noted orifice applications: Enlarge noted orifice
to .090" using #43 drill bit. to .100" using #39 drill bit.
4L60-E Transmission Case Figure 3 4L60 Transmission Case Figure 4
Check Valve Check Valve
with O-Ring with O-Ring
Figure 5 Ex. Figure 6
Ex.
Use OE 3rd #7 OE 3rd
accumulator Accumulator
capsule. Capsule
Sonnax
Sonnax
77701-076
77701-076
Servo Release
Servo Release
Check Valve
Check Valve
Install Sonnax
check valve into Ex.
bore over OE 4th Apply
capsule. 2nd Apply Pressure 3rd Accumulator/3-4
Pressure Clutch Apply Pressure
Installation Location Transparent View 2-4 Servo Assembly Cross Section
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