GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E

TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

25
30
15

0
10
5

NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Valve Body - 4L80-E Shown Here

Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

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

1-2 Shift Valve

• 1-2 Shift complaints

2-3 Shift Valve

• 2-3 Shift complaints

Manual Valve
• Bent valves • Low line rise
• Delayed engagement
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
34994-16
NOTE: Check bore and valve for visual wear. Ensure
valve strokes freely in bore.

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

Checkball Sleeve Accumulator Control Valve Actuator Feed Limit Valve
• Reverse/3rd & 4th Gear complaints • Soft shifts • Low accumulator pressure • Wrong gear starts • Solenoid codes
• Direct clutch burned • High line pressure in Drive • Clutch/Band failures • 2nd Gear starts
Replace with Sonnax Part No. • Low line rise in Reverse • Codes 68, 85, 86 & 87 • No 4th Gear
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

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 4L80-E_VacTestLocations 03-22-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 1
 GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

25
30
15

0
10
5

NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Pump - 4L80-E Shown Here

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  Lube Regulated PR Valve
34200-36K* Oversized Lube Regulated PR Valve & Boost Valve
*Requires F-34200-TL36 & VB-FIX

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.

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 4L80-E_VacTestLocations 03-22-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 2
 GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

OE Exploded View
Valve Body 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

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 4L80-E_VacTestLocations 03-22-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 3
 GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E
TIME TESTED • INDUSTRY TRUSTED

OE Exploded View
Pump

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

©2018 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 4L80-E_VacTestLocations 03-22-18

800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com Page 4