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Transmission General Specifications (Wear Limits)
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Transmission General Specifications (Wear Limits)
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Torque Converter Wear Limits
| Part Measured | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Torque Converter Pump Hub Minimum OD | 58.250 mm | 2.2933 in |
| Torque Converter Pump Hub Minimum Distance Between Flats | 51.816 mm | 2.0400 in |
| Torque Converter Cover Pilot, Minimum OD | 43.080 mm | 1.6960 in |
| Ground Sleeve, Maximum ID at Turbine Shaft Sealring Bore | 45.450 mm | 1.7894 in |
| Ground Sleeve, Maximum Spline Wear | No visible wear mm | No visible wear |
| Ground Sleeve Bushing, Maximum ID | 33.850 mm | 1.3326 in |
| Front Support Thrust Washer Thickness | 1.490 mm | 0.0590 in |
| Rotating Clutch Housing Bushing, Maximum ID | 78.170 mm | 3.0776 in |
| Rotating Clutch Housing Rotating Seal Bore, Maximum ID | 74.050 mm | 2.9154 in |
| C1 Friction Plates Maximum Cone | 0.255 mm | 0.0100 in |
| C1 Friction Plates Minimum Thickness | 2.375 mm | 0.0935 in |
| C1 Friction Plates Minimum Oil Groove Depth | 0.200 mm | 0.0079 in |
| C1 Steel Reaction Plate Maximum Cone | 0.200 mm | 0.0079 in |
| C1 Steel Reaction Plate Minimum Thickness | 2.135 mm | 0.0841 in |
| C1 Backplate Maximum Cone | 0.000 mm | 0.0000 in |
| C2 Friction Plates Maximum Cone | 0.225 mm | 0.0089 in |
| C2 Friction Plates Minimum Thickness | 2.375 mm | 0.0935 in |
| C2 Friction Plates Minimum Oil Groove Depth | 0.200 mm | 0.0079 in |
| C2 Steel Reaction Plate Maximum Cone | 0.240 mm | 0.0094 in |
| C2 Steel Reaction Plate Minimum Thickness | 2.135 mm | 0.0841 in |
| Turbine Shaft Bushing, Maximum ID | 20.150 mm | 0.7933 in |
| Turbine Shaft Thrust Washer | 2.590 mm | 0.102 in |
| C3/C4 Friction Plate Maximum Cone | 0.225 mm | 0.0089 in |
| C3/C4 Friction Plate Minimum Thickness | 2.375 mm | 0.0935 in |
| C3/C4 Friction Plate Minimum Oil Groove Depth | 0.200 mm | 0.0079 in |
| C3/C4 Steel Reaction Plate Maximum Cone | 0.400 mm | 0.0157 in |
| C3/C4 Steel Reaction Plate Minimum Thickness | 2.440 mm | 0.0961 in |
| C3/C4 Spring Plate Maximum Cone | 0.400 mm | 0.0157 in |
| C3/C4 Spring Plate Minimum Thickness | 3.110 mm | 0.1224 in |
| C3 Backplate Maximum Cone | 0.000 mm | 0.0000 in |
| C3 Backplate Minimum Thickness | 15.325 mm | 0.6033 in |
| Thrust Plate Inner Rim, Minimum Thickness | 3.000 mm | 0.1181 in |
| C4 Backplate Maximum Cone | 0.000 mm | 0.0000 in |
| C4 Backplate Minimum Thickness | 15.400 mm | 0.6063 in |
| C5 Friction Plate Maximum Cone | 0.225 mm | 0.0089 in |
| C5 Friction Plate Minimum Thickness | 2.375 mm | 0.0935 in |
| C5 Friction Plate Minimum Oil Groove Depth | 0.200 mm | 0.0079 in |
| C5 Steel Reaction Plate Maximum Cone | 0.295 mm | 0.0116 in |
| C5 Backplate Maximum Cone | 0.000 mm | 0.0000 in |
| C5 Backplate Minimum Thickness | 17.900 mm | 0.704 in |
| Main Housing Clutch Plate, Spline Wear (Notching) | 1.150 mm | 0.0450 in |
| P1 Ring Gear, Maximum Spline Wear (Notching) | 0.130 mm | 0.0051 in |
| P1 Carrier Assembly Bushing, Maximum ID | 50.690 mm | 1.9957 in |
| P1 Carrier Assembly Thrust Washers Thickness | 1.490 mm | 0.0590 in |
| P1 Carrier Assembly Pinion Maximum End Play | 1.010 mm | 0.0400 in |
| P2 Ring Gear, Maximum Spline Wear (Notching) | 0.130 mm | 0.0051 in |
| P2 Ring Gear Thrust Washer Thickness | 1.490 mm | 0.0590 in |
| P2 Carrier Assembly Pinion Maximum End Play | 1.010 mm | 0.0400 in |
| P2 Carrier Bushing, Maximum ID | 36.575 mm | 1.4400 in |
| P3 Ring Gear, Maximum Spline Wear (Notching) | 0.130 mm | 0.0051 in |
| P3 Carrier Assembly Pinion Maximum End Play | 1.010 mm | 0.0400 in |
| Main Shaft Pilot, Minimum OD (Turbine Shaft and Output Shaft) | 19.987 mm | 0.7869 in |
| Main Shaft Journal, Minimum OD (P2 Carrier Bushing) | 36.405 mm | 1.4333 in |
| Output Shaft Bushing (2WD and 4WD), Maximum ID | 20.150 mm | 0.7933 in |
| Output Shaft (2WD and 4WD), Minimum Bearing Surface OD | 44.978 mm | 1.7708 in |
| Parking Pawl Gear Wear | 0.000 mm | 0.0000 in |
| Output Yoke, Output Seal Surface, Minimum OD | 65.080 mm | 2.5622 in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.