4T40-E Transmission - Teardown Inspection

[@NRP1991]

I'm not sure if you read the comments but you are incredible. Like the Einstein of transmissions. Love watching your videos

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[@raphaelali218]

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[@michaeljones4249]

Pleasure to have the privilege to see a true tradesman do this very meticulous trade ,, experience and confidence show and ya are a great thorough teacher 😀 fine work dude

[@jdub6782]

Thanks Hiram, another awesome video, your the best! Much appreciated you sharing your knowledge with us KZbinr's

[@testinthaskills]

Awesome. Had to go a extra step further with making a mess but your advice for sure got the job done with replacing the seal.

[@512kjt]

Nice! Always fun to watch and to see how the different trans are made.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Hiram you are an excellent technician. It shows by the way you take extra effort to make sure things are correct and your attention to details.

[@pabloabueno9183]

You are a champion 🙂

[@jeffjones3287]

Thanks for sharing another great transmission video. I always look forward to your teardown/inspection vids, and the common failure tips.

[@EvermontKing]

you showed me enough to get in trouble esse lol

[@honeybear8485]

actually this is the best and only video I could find on KZbin for the 4T40E transmission .. I recently lost all forward gears I only have reverse this is definitely right out of the Generals mouth. the shift solenoid gets destroyed from Heat and to check your forward gears but I probably going to have to buy a used transmission and have someone redo it.thanks ...

[@upaginit]

From one gearman to another, good video

[@tamara7859]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Finally I know whats inside my daewoo lanos transmission! I couldn't find it anywhere else! :) Thumbs up!

[@leogesis]

Saludos, hay alguna posibilidad de hacer una versión en español de esta caja o agregarle subtítulos a este vídeo porque de donde soy no hay especialistas en cajas electrónicas. Gracias por este vídeo.

[@chadwissner5238]

Awesome video. Looks like I'll be replacing the shift solenoids!

[@ala4857]

thank you for the video. and to think that is what makes my car go.

[@jam0n85]

Great video, but I was wondering if you could help me. I was finishing tightening down the last bold of the side case after changing some solenoids and heard a pop. Then I looked at my axle seal and there is a spring stuck in between the seal and axle about the thickness of the "manual valve link". What could this be? I have a photo of it as well. Thanks.

[@dmorley100]

@ 2:05 Somebody's definitely opened that thing up before you Hiram. I worked at a GM dealsrship for 6 years and I've NEVER seen a SRTA unit come from GM with silicone on it anywhere.

[@dmorley100]

LOL!!! Gotta love some of the stuff customers do.

[@cachocacho266]

Excelente trabajo mi estimado Ing. Saludos desde Monterrey, Nuevo León. México.

[@ClintonSnow]

Hi, Hiram Gutierrez, your video is very interesting and helpful we appreciate a lot your video and we hope that you continue doing another videos of Automatic transmission 4T40-E. Thank you.

[@zerkfn8501]

Great professional approach

[@xephael3485]

@Automatic Transmission Do you need the fluid pump running when checking the level using the check plug on this transmission?

[@woeshdad]

do the differentials ever go bad? should they be clunking in one direction?

[@antegas]

Gracias! Por este video Hiram. En mi país Venezuela tenemos muchos Cavalier con esta transmisión como no tienen la varilla de chequeo aceite toda terminan dañandose prematuramente.

[@VRavenSRO]

Antegas Hindoyan Es verdad, la mia me esta echando broma, cuando tengo rato rodando, las velocidades saltan de primera a tercera o cuarta y es molesto en las subidas.

[@jls16845]

Maybe you can help me out....I have a 4T45E Trans in a 2006 Cobalt..... on the TCC Lockup Solenoid that goes in the Valve Body When I took mine off the inside went flying..now I'm not sure if that little spring goes in the middle then that little shaft..or the little spring goes in the Valve body 1st then the shaft, then the sensor...Any help would really be appreciated..Is it Solenoid... then Spring.... then little shaft.. .or is it Solenoid.... then Shaft...then spring....Thanks for any help Jim

[@brayancabrera9892]

When you know that you have to change the torque converter of that transmission, mine is defective and I do not know if it is necessary to change the entire transmission or only the torque converter?

[@aplacetorelax407]

Muy buenas noches exelente video como siempre. Va a subir el rebuild de esta transmisión gracias.

[@farookyaseen9039]

How are you dear. I have a 2008 Cobalt with a 2.2 engine and an automatic transmission. There is a problem: when I start driving the car, the transmission gear becomes hard shift after driving for 5 minutes. and then When I turn off the car and restart it and drive it again, the transmission becomes normal and smooth shift. But after continuing to drive the car for 10 minutes, the transmission returns to becoming hard shift , knowing that there is a code p1811( maximum adapt and long shift). what do you think about this problem?

[@elevensevenonetwo]

I am rebuilding a 4T45E out of 2007 Saturn ION. I got a Transtar rebuilt kit when measuring all new and old clutches stacked side by side my new clutches 30 thousands thinner. Only one kit available. I went to dealer same thing.

[@emmanuelmontanez29]

Excelente vídeo gracias por compartir su buen trabajo Hiram.... Yo tengo una pregunta y me sería de mucha alluda si me la pudiera contestar Mi carro vibra en primera y segunda cuando aceleró Tercera cuarta y reversa trabajan sin problemas Después de 10 o 15 minutos el carro ya no avanza .... Tiene alguna idea de cuál sería el problema ???

[@jordancaceres1553]

AMIGO HIRAN UNA PREGUNTA SI SE DAÑA EL SOLENOIDE DE CONTROL DE PRESIÓN QUE USTED NOMBRA AL PRINCIPIO, ES POSIBLE QUE LA CAJA NO APLIQUE?

[@manueldejesusgarciamolina391]

gracias por la respuesta a mi consulta ,voy a cambiar esos selenoides a ver si Se compone ,buenos dias..

[@johnnyboy5614]

i have that exact transmission. i have an error code P0742 I replaced the TCC sensor, the wire harness thats from the transmission cable to the firewall, and the ECU computer.. and i Still have the Error code, i erased the copmputer..drove it on the freeway..and after a while still got the code... TCC stuck on... Any help on solving this..someone told me clean the TCC valve with a metal brush, but i dont know how exactly.. I used new oil and sea foam,, and still keep getting this error.. Any Help is appreciated as i do like my lil hatchback and its my daily driver and low on funds, so im doing everything my self...

[@MiguelRodriguez-pz8wi]

Just ran into this video, great talent, thank you for sharing. I have the same transmission on my 2008 pontiac g6, my problems is that is slipping when go to the 4 gear change, I noticed that the 1-2 and 2-3 soleniod and turning on and off, when you go from stop to go the 1-2 solenoid is on and the 2-3 is off and then after going to speed the 1-2 turns off and the 2-3 turns on , does this mean that the shift solenoids are ok? then when you go over 45mph the transmission start slipping. do you have any clues what may be wrong? Thank for you time. Have a blessed day

[@AutomaticTransmission]

Have you scanned it? If you have a solenoid code more than likely the solenoid will be melted. The top solenoid is not submerged with fluid and overhead. Sonnax makes a lube tube for that. You're also missing first gear.

[@MiguelRodriguez-pz8wi]

@@AutomaticTransmission Thanks for your reply, the only code I got was the output speed sensor, I replaced it but still have the same problem, when taking off it seems to change gears ok until it gets to high speed then start slipping if I slow down is ok, I looked at the command shift true the scan tool while driving and noticed that it go through 1,2,3 and when it gets to 4 start slipping, before this happen the car was stall in water for 30 minutes and water got in the transmission, I flushed the transmission and add new fluid

[@ManuelReyes-vf9tf]

I have a 4T45 and I get the code P0974 for the Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High, you mentioned checking the resistance in the solenoid. Do you recommend through the harness or right on the solenoid?

[@woeshdad]

wish you would drop hints of what happens when certain parts breaks

[@ravengsxr]

Thanks for sharing all the tranny videos, I've learned a lot watching your videos. You're like the transmission guru. Thanks.

[@LingLing-co5dw]

+Hiram Gutierrez how do you install the forward band? i do not know the position of the band or how to install the forward clutch assembly on the automatic transmission. The assembly gets stuck on the band because the band is closed too tight if i install the band first.

[@johng5261]

When you take these apart, what usually goes bad? The fluid valves cracking and not enough pressure? Do clutches really get worn out in the every day transmission? I got a 4T45E and its shifting hard, i almost think the inside will look brand new and its just a cracked valve line or a melted solenoid. Then again I dont know much about this stuff, just seems to be the overall theme

[@ByronWatts]

I have a 4T40-E with differential problem. The output shaft (on the passenger side of the car) deep inside ... is missing. I'm trying to figure out how to proceed. Do you have any videos looking at a differential?

[@zacnseb2658]

Can you tell me how to reconnect the manuel valve latchet? Gravity keeps telling me no.

[@LeagueofLegendsPreRelease]

What type of trans does a 04 chevy classic 2.2 ecotec have?

[@lkmiii5619]

Fantastic. Well done my good man.

[@garypoole2588]

The inner sleeve axle seal is there an easy way to get that off without pulling the transmission? Is that a sub axle that can be pulled out and then replaced?

[@josephjackson8032]

I replaced all solenoids and now everything is drive except for park any idea of what this could be?

[@Steve-dy8xq]

Thank you for this review! Can you tell me if I can convert this one or the 45 to 4WD? TY.

[@reinaldoburgos3395]

Me gustaría ver éste video pero en español, mi amigo aprendo mucho con sus videos, Dios lo bendiga mucho

[@wilberduran1978]

Eres Muy professional hirian gracias por compartir Tus videos

[@rayovolt]

Hello Hiram : I am very pleased to see this type of videos, great job ! I am curious to know if you have one on a GM Oldsmobile 88 Royale with a 4T60E transaxle, recently the transmission cooler was leaking fluid into the radiator ,around the pressure line hook up to the cooler on the radiator side where there was a flat rubber washer that was split in the middle, causing a lost of fluid and overheating of the tranny.I replaced the radiator.I was advised to flush the converter as well as replaced filter and fluid. When flushing the tc, I ran out of dextron oil and added some mercom Ford type that I had, when I installed the filter I couldn't get the old O ring sleeve that holds the filter in place against the valve body, so I installed the aftermarket filter leaving the original gm bushing or O ring in there so as not to damaged the bore trying to pull it out . I don't think it was a perfect fit.Now I have to wait for the tranny to warm for about 20 minutes or so, before it goes into gear, Sometimes if the car sits on a rolling hill and I let it rolled back in reverse it would engage into reverse and forward,with no problems, Once is warm the vehicle runs great it shifts fine, But after is sitting for hours it would do the same. I am seeking some advise if you have the time, Also the throttle body positioner sensor is disconnected now because is acting up reving to high, Don't know if it should have a tab where it connects to the throttle plate shaft , I don't see it there. Called GM but is discontinued. Why is it not priming or loosing pressure, Thanks for you help and input Any insight on this issue would be very much appreciated .Keep up the good work, Reinaldo.

[@Manidahoan]

Is there a transmission fluid over fill....tube ? I added transmission fluid a bit too much

[@guy38027]

how would you change out the differental bushing on the tail end of it? very common problem axle play.

[@joshuaanzell5823]

I had same trans n when changed filter there was a black shim in the pan but I don't see one in your tear down.

[@AnthonyB1148]

excelente video,gracias de antemano,tengo un problema y necesito de su ayuda y conocimientos .en dos ocasiones he reparado una 4t45e por problema en la reversa y poniéndole todo nuevo ,no he podido ver donde esta el gran problema, si pudieras ayudar te lo agradecería ,gracias nuevamente,espero respuesta .

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I bought a 2010 cobalt at the auction a few years ago it was listed as a transmission problem. When I drove it to my shop there was a noticeable shutter that most people would think was a torque converter. I put on the lift and noticed a new torque converter, axle seals, case gasket and a new Tcm so I thought man it looks like it was rebuilt. There were no codes so when I drove the car I seen that the converter wasn’t slipping so I looked at the fuel trims and noticed it was running lean when it did the shutter. I found the mass air sensor was dirty, air filter was packed with dirt. Put a new air filter in and cleaned mass air and problem fixed. That customer spent thousands of dollars on a rebuild and tcm but it needed a 10 dollar air filter and clean the mass air. Lots of customers don’t want to pay for diagnostic fees but when you bring your car to a quality shop like mine who can properly diagnose your car yeah ur paying for a diagnostic but I will save you money by fixing the problem not guessing or throwing parts at it.

[@barryaiello3127]

I have this transmission, you cannot see the torque converter by just having it on a lift.

[@stevemccauley5734]

@@barryaiello3127 you are correct sir. You have to pull the starter just to get to the torque converter bolts because there is no inspection plate. So I call BS on his comment.

[@mammutit]

Good to see you wearing gloves Gutierrez , keep em on from now on :)

[@63256325N]

Great stuff...thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@sonoudo7045]

Great video! I have a 4T45e in my 2006 Chevy Malibu 2.2L which won't shift into 4th gear. It has 154,000 miles on it. The fluid color looks and feels good, but it's obviously not new. It doesn't smell burnt and the level is good. I bought this car at an auction. From what I have seen online, the no-shift condition is likely caused by a failed 3-4 shift solenoid. I plan to replace it myself, maybe next week, but I don't have a garage or a vehicle lift, only a hydraulic floor jack and jack stands. Is the takedown exactly like the 4T40e? What else should I replace while I'm in there? I have another car to drive and will decide later which one to sell and which one to keep. Also, is it possible to do the job without removing the transmission? I sure wish that I knew what you know about transmissions.

[@RicardoGonzalez-jr3wp]

What converter brand did you use on this rebuild?

[@oswald16138]

Saludos Hiram yo tengo un chevrolet cavalier 1999 2.2L tengo que comprar el Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid y me preguntaron cual es el modelo de mi transmisión y en realidad e buscado donde lo dice y no lo e encontrado se que viene ese 4T40-E y otro no me acuerdo el modelo. Y como se si mi transmisión es 4 velocidades o 3 gracias de ante mano y muy buen video.

[@SteveDavisCarGuy]

I have a 4t45e it takes about 20 seconds to go into 1st when I put it into drive and sometimes longer when it's cold. Suggestions?

[@jd8230]

Question how important is the plastic washer on the cover at the axle shafts hole?

[@antegas]

Tiene algún video de como probar el switch negro que esta colocado en la parte trasera de la transmisión. Mil Gracias

[@mrstark9636]

Do you have to have a special tool to press in the axle sleeve.

[@aterack833]

How would you say this compares in terms of gear options and other aspects when looking at the CD4E? I know they are different makes but I would say unless these work better somehow then the CD4E is better, ignoring the non serviceable filter

[@drewt1081]

Any recommendations for a pressure switch, manifold, and shift solenoid kit?

[@i94south34]

Great video!! i wish you could put one out every day.

[@pedrooropeza2759]

Hiram.... excelente video de la 4t40.... me gustaria, si es posible nos enseñes las pruebas para la funcionabilidad de los sensores y el desarme del cuerpo de valvulas de esta transmision... y si pudieras en español, genial.... yo tengo un z24 y acabo de desarmar mi transmision...

[@d.j.9961]

Common issue with one if the tube within the trans feed pipe, breaking loose & loosing forward gears. I was surprised to not see u inspect the feed pipes!!!

[@scottburkhart8017]

i like you new channel great video keep up the good work

[@hollerbredkennels3579]

Great video brother!!! That’s the same transmission that I have in my 2006 g6 and we didn’t know it but ran it dry of fluid and it started slipping and hesitating take off! The pan was what was leaking so I bought a new one. Do u think that it would be ok to just put fluid in it and see what it does or what? Thanks

[@markquigley1890]

What is the difference between a 4T40 E and a 4T45E? Thank you.

[@pickledcottoncandy]

I believe the weight of the vehicle in which theyre rated for. 4 is 4 speed, 45 is 4500 pounds, and 3 electronic. Im guessing electronic shift. Like i said, I believe thats it, not positive. in short the 45 is newer and rated for a touch more weight.

[@firehawk6188]

@@pickledcottoncandy I do believe the 40 and 45 refer to torque ratings. 400nm and 450nm

[@10YearOldTom]

This was excellent.

[@larrysmith1140]

Do the trans have to come out to put in input sensor in

[@diegozoreque5129]

How did you install the torque converter

[@2333sharkeyes]

is this transmission the one of the 2003 grand am gt ???

[@alex55n9ne]

Where is the valve body located on this transmission

[@JetTDi]

Hi. Awesome video. I have to same transmission in my Malibu, and it slips/has a delayed engagement when the transmission warms up. I bought a cheap thermometer and the transmission lines are around 190-200*F. It says the pan is 160 but it is so hot I cant touch it. Is that too hot? The unit has 231,000 miles. I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks!

[@johng5261]

what happened to it ? Weird it happened once it warmed up, most people have issues with a cold transmission

[@StockVideoFootage]

If there was a Batman for transmission-Gotham city, you would be it!

[@kellyt5056]

Is the 4T45E transmission the same? What are the differences?

[@sergiopatinoch]

hola. gracias por el vídeo esta muy bueno y la verdad llegue a el buscando información de una falla de mi caja automática es un cavalier año 96 2.4 el cual no pasa tercera ni cuarta en D y si paso de forma manual tampoco pesca la tercer. la primera y la segunda y la reversa funcionan bien. me preguntaba si me puedes orientar cual puede ser la falla. muchas gracias

[@s.lamborghini5495]

Good video, it was easy 2 follow along

[@jrdwild07]

Tremendo video!

[@dmorley100]

Almost seems like the gear train and friction/band layout on this is the same as on a 4R75W.

[@dmorley100]

Thanks Hiram. Sounds like you've recovered from Christmas quite nicely.

[@daveyio87]

out of curiosity i have a 4t45-E and was wondering if you know of the weak areas to build up for when adding power to the engine its attached to?

[@notsogrand2837]

I know the input shaft and the chain are generally the first things to go when adding power.

[@daveyio87]

@@notsogrand2837 Its been able to handle 6 lbs of boost with no problems about 20k on it since i turboed the engine.

[@notsogrand2837]

@@daveyio87 Oh nice, here's to 20k more 🍻

[@jordancaceres1553]

buenas compañero excelente su demostración al chequear esa caja automática en tan pocos minutos! quería comentarle un caso mio en particular yo tengo un cavalier del año 98 con ese mismo modelo de caja tuve un problema y le entro agua la mande a chequear la revisaron le hicieron servicio a la turbina igualmente a la caja pero al montar igual siguió padeciendo del mismo problema sigue con un sonido como de engranaje, piñón o algo por el estilo mi mecánico o el que hizo el trabajo chequeo las piezas y me dijo que estaba bien! que me puede decir usted o que orientación me puede dar al respecto, agradezco su opinión! saludos! excelente video

[@rubenalbarez7246]

thanks for the video,hiram.hopefully i can find out why i have no reverse.

[@panchiszuniga6468]

Buenos los videos podrias poner uno bilingue de esa transsmicion

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

12:30 That hook tool is only found in well seasoned garages.

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

Hey, got a few questions for you. First off, I was given an 01 Saturn L200 from a family member because the transmission slips in all gears very badly. It has the 4T40-E transmission in it. When it was first purchased, it worked fine, then it started slipping in all gears, (trans pan leaks fluid from the gasket) it was sent to a shop and I'm assuming they just topped off the fluid and it worked perfectly fine for a good while, then started slipping very badly again in all gears, and they drove it this way for about 20,000 miles.(idiot niece) Now, if it were really the clutches slipping that badly, how in the heck would it last that long? could this transmission just really be low on fluid and or have solenoid problems at the same time? When I say this thing slipped badly, I mean it was damn near redline to get it to take off in all gears, 1, 2, 3, R. But, when the shop did whatever they did to it, it worked perfect until I'm assuming the fluid level got low again. It doesn't leak fast, just very slow drips.

[@jordansmith7843]

Absolutely amazing !!!!

[@adrianrodriguez8479]

Deberías subir ahora de como armarlo, para ver si de verdad se soluciona el problema. Gracias

[@ErnestoM7]

Muy buen vídeo. Parecida a la THM 125?

[@ErnestoM7]

ok. ya electrónica! muy bien...

[@michealrobinson9778]

what size where those side cover bolts

[@raulbuenrostro1286]

working on one of these on a saturn l 3.0 has code p0742, and has this noise like a bad power steering pump would sound like cant figure out the noise revers doesnt really work unless you give it gas

[@boorrows]

Hello, I need to rebuild my 4T45E. Can you recommend a good supplier for rebuild kits?

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

I’m also curious if the 4T45’s and the 4T40’s are similar. (The E means it has electronic shifting)

[@RRDqc]

I have a question

[@donaldwhiteman3224]

Is there a specific name for the pump

[@manueldejesusgarciamolina391]

buenos dias hiram no tendras algo para checar la caja de valvulas de la 4t40e que la traigo en 2nd y reversa pero ojala pudieras hacer en español o subtitulados ,gracias por tu tiempo.

[@rubenoropezaaceves]

Disculpa yo también tengo ése problema y quisiera saber si con el cambio de solenoide quedo tu carro gracias

[@manueldejesusgarciamolina391]

+RUBEN OROPEZA™ buenas tardes ruben,aun no la he destapado por falta de tiempo ya que la tengo que hacer yo por que los mecanicos quieren segun ellos repararla toda pero si creo que sea eso.

[@rubenoropezaaceves]

Gracias yo la voy a desarmar mallana y te cuento cómo me fue si no es indiscreción cuánto te cobra tu mecánico

[@manueldejesusgarciamolina391]

+RUBEN OROPEZA™ el me cobraba 8500 pero mentira que la hiba a reparar ,solo cambian lo malo.

[@rubenoropezaaceves]

Hermano ya la arregle y no es tan dificil como pensaba en mi caso las valvulas estaban bien lo mio era nada mas los oring que llevan las valvulas me gaste 40 pesos suerte con la tuya

[@jebediaagnew4429]

***SERVICE NOTICE*** on torque converters.GM front wheel drive cars. Seems many torque converters,are being returned for a refund.And are the core, from the replacement.And are being recirculaed back into the rebuild stock,many are in need of extra double inspection,(are are not rebuilt) but old cores, appearing unused, on the outer shell.Look for the ,double welds,and shiney Stainless.Sprag bearing with no discoloration.inside.

[@Demont3-e3e]

I have the same transmission in my 2009 chevy Malibu it pull and it reverse but it won't shift out first gear when driving please help me it just started doing that yesterday

[@shawndinterman2219]

Does he have a 4t60e video?