Installing Check Balls in a Valve Body

This clip shows how to use assembly lube to hold the check valves in place while installing the valve body.

[@ttcautotech]

They act as a check valve allowing fluid to flow in one direction and blocking it in another. The check balls close off the holes in the plate. Fluid can come through the hole and push the ball off its seat (the hole). but fluid following in a reverse direction will push the ball onto the seat (hole) and block fluid flow. Except when they are worn as shown in the video allowing fluid to seep through the worn out seat (hole).

[@herbienbrian2]

cool thanks I'll give it a shot. awesome tip on installing it to!

[@ttcautotech]

we use something called Transmission Assembly Goo. Not sure who makes it but I'm sure you can get something similar from a trans parts supplier or the internet. Unlike most greases, it melts at really low temps and disolves with the trans fluid. Vasaline behaves in a similar fashion.

[@sherinewint8064]

Do you do the a245e valve body? Need some help with the check balls

[@Chasrunyon]

Huge, I’ve been struggling on where they even go. Ha

[@ttcautotech]

If you've lost one, I'd try a transmission shop. They get new ones in the kit and may have some old ones they will give you. If you have an old one take it with you so they can make sure its the same.

[@leromehoward7820]

Where does this check ball goes on 2000 Saturn SL1

[@denverfrazier1192]

How many check balls are there total and do they all sit on the valve body side or are there any located underneath the separator plate? I counted 7 total I just want to make sure

[@daveyoung8632]

Yes this afternoon that will be

[@herbienbrian2]

where can I buy check balls? no one seems to have them online...

[@dennisrisner7900]

Summit racing is where I bought mine

[@AliAlqahttani]

Thanks and you can use Vaseline ( petroleum gel )

[@blowme5150]

Great thanks?

[@TheFatman2436]

I like to put grease on my aswell

[@imjustpassinthru]

Isn't there a possibility of that grease, or Vasoline -- whatever you use -- getting clogged in the valve body channels and creating a flow problem?

[@ttcautotech]

This is a little late but I thought I'd add it for anyone wanting to know in the future. The Vaseline or Assembly grease will not clog anything because its a very low temp grease. Vaseline barely stays solid below 100 degrees. The assembly grease has a low melting point and is designed to mix with the transmission fluid.

[@writtenpieceopaper1]

@@ttcautotech Thank you so much for explaining this. God bless!

[@brittanyjessee5912]

I don't understand why you do this

[@ttcautotech]

we use something called Transmission Assembly Goo. Not sure who makes it but I'm sure you can get something similar from a trans parts supplier or the internet. Unlike most greases, it melts at really low temps and disolves with the trans fluid. Vasaline behaves in a similar fashion.

[@joshuastelly160]

Where does the check ball and 2 springs go on jatco 4n71b transmission