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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 755 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 4L60-E/4L65-E (TROUBLESHOOTING))TROUBLESHOOTINGSHIFT SOLENOID LEAK TEST
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Shift Solenoid Leak Test

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Shift Solenoid Leak Test
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Tools Required

  • J 35616  GM Terminal Test Kit
  • J 44246  Solenoid Testing Kit

Leak Test Procedure

    IMPORTANT:
    • This procedure tests On/Off type solenoid valves.
    • Visually inspect the physical condition of the solenoid before testing. Inspect the O-rings before and after the test to be sure that they are not cut or damaged.
  1. Remove the shift solenoid valve from the control valve body or the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid valve from the transmission case. Refer to Control and Shift Solenoids Replacement or Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation (TCC PWM) Solenoid, TCC Solenoid, and Wiring Harness .
    2. Fig 1: Installing Valve Into Bore No. 2 Of J 44246
    GM656898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the TCC solenoid valve, the 1-2 shift solenoid valve or the 2-3 shift solenoid valve into bore number 2 of the J 44246  and install the factory retainer clip to retain the solenoid.
    3. Fig 2: Connecting Solenoid Testing Harness To Solenoid
    GM656903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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