GM 4L60E Transmission Service

[@neilfitzpatrick1297]

Good no non-sense video. Thanks for uploading

[@joelbanyai8224]

Before you remove the transmission from the vehicle, break open a cooler line and start the engine. It'll pump itself right out. Shut it off when it sputters. No muss, no fuss when you remove the pan.

[@micheldelsem7022]

Just pump the fluid from the dipstick tube!

[@randysmith1630]

I used the cheap transfer pump from HF, about $6.

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

I like it!

[@randysmith1630]

I just changed my fluid, filter and installed a pan with a drain. Didn't have to remove the shift linkage, just cocked it down to the right then back to the left, came right out.

[@MikeSmith-nu9wt]

My favorite part on my 08 1/2 ton 4x4 was dropping the front y pipe , so i cut it up welded two different y pipes together brought the cross over exhuast pipe out of the way ..much easier now , didnt seem to effect o2 sensors , i used to work in a exhuast shop

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Right on!

[@JoseGomez-vn7hn]

Thanks best and most informative video. Moroso makes a great gasket for the pan. The rubber and metal reusable type.

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Good to know! Have to look into that. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevenhunt66]

I just did this service on my 4L60E in my 2003 Chevy S10 and I did not have to worry about that shift cable bracket at all. I just took the nut off the shift shaft and pulled it away that way. The bracket was not in the way in any shape or form.

[@332ARA]

I'm wishing those bracket bolts were normal hex head for a side engagement with a box wrench

[@joelbanyai8224]

If you install a new filter seal, leave it 2mm proud so the next time, it's easy to get a screwdriver under it to pry it out.

[@efijemuehphilip542]

Hello. Your videos have taught me so much about automatic transmission. I really appreciate you. I have a Suzuki jimmy automatic transmission that won't shift out of first gear. I changed the valve body with a used one still the same . Please what do you think would have caused it . Thanks

[@gabrielfranjul9278]

Hi Robert I rebuilt my 94 4l60e almost a year ago on my camaro and was working great no leaks (my first transmission rebuild ever) I only had like 500 miles on it, I only use the car some weekends. Thing is a couple weeks ago I went on a 40 mile trip and the transmission cooler failed, huge leak I dont know at what point in the trip it happened but when I got home it was shifting weird and had very slow reverse, very low on fluod. I replaced the cooler and refilling I accidentally overfilled the transmission but didn't notice it. Then I went to a test drive for like 6-8 miles and the transmission was working good just a bit harsh on the 1-2 shift but felt back to normal. I noticed the fluid level and took some fluid out to get it to the correct level. Thing is now it has a leak which seems to be from the pump seal, do you guys think that the low fluid due to the cooler leak caused the torque converter to overheat and damaged the seal? I don't really know cause I need to take the converter cover out to really see what's happening but the fluid it's coming from that area for sure and I think it's the only place it can leak but I might be wrong

[@richardandrews9017]

Can the computer cause a newly rebuilt 4160E to downshift? The old transmission did the same thing. Or, could it be wheel speed sensors...or something else?

[@DustinKeating-yk3vq]

I have a z71 my dad bent the bracket and i was able to get the pan off

[@chawk1904]

Hi Robert...like your "to the point style" and articulate descriptions (new subscriber here 2004 Suburban 2500 100K miles X FBI vehicle) 4L60E...OK it shifts fine for first 30 minutes then starts hard shifting in 1/2 2/3 occasionally 3/4.
My idea is to buy all shift solenoids and have fluid change and replace them...what else should I do at the time...fluid level is perfect. Ideas Comments?

[@joelbanyai8224]

I would NOT remove the shifter cable from the shift arm; that ball socket does not last doing it that way. remove the 15mm nut and take the shifter arm off the shaft. I've had shift cables come off the ball socket after one or two of those removal/reinstalls.

[@joelbanyai8224]

There is no need to torque the pan bolts in any particular pattern. There's literally zero pressure on that pan. Just make sure the final torque spec you use is correct so you don't warp the pan.

[@DustinKeating-yk3vq]

I pumped my pan from the dip stick tube before i took my pan off

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Right on.

[@user-br5sw1wo2v]

What filter brand do you recommend? Always oem or are there others that are good?

[@frankdatank7751]

Whats the best pan gasket to use, i put a cork gasket on my 4l60e, and it seeps and leakkes all the wau around??

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

I like the fiber. Pan may be warped. You can lay it upside down on a known flat surface to check it. Also good to check the bolt holes for "dome-ing". Of course, removing all gasket material from both the pan and the trans case, is a must.

[@frankdatank7751]

@@SouthpawAutoworks Awesome Thanks!!!!!

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

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[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Good to see you on here again.
Thanks for stopping by.

[@freshbutplain1144]

Should I reuse my trans fluid that comes out when I change my filter or should I put fresh fluid in?

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

If it were me (and do what I do at your own risk), I'd be using fresh fluid.

[@freshbutplain1144]

@@SouthpawAutoworks if it calls for dex3 should I get the best brand or will any brand do?

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

If you have trouble finding dex-3, dex-6 is backwards compatible.
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[@h.w.miller4180]

About to put new solenoids and a harness in mine. Does a EPC solenoid need to be programmed?

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Right on.
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[@h.w.miller4180]

Thank you sir

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

You bet.

[@larryperry2094]

Won't be long now. I gotta swap in a 400th in place of my 4l60. I would just leave it because 400th is just a beast, but for now it is just going to be a back up until I can get a chance to rebuild the 4l60. Ya know I forgot to buy the steels module for the new clutches. The trans still runs and drives. Do you think reusing the steels would be a issue. Unless they are thin or scorched and warped it don't seem like it would be a big issue. Maybe just mic the and send if they are in spec.