Transmission General Specifications (Unit Repair)

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Transmission General Specifications (Unit Repair)
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Transmission General Specifications (Unit Repair)

Specification Specification
Metric English
Direct Clutch Piston Travel Specification 1.27-4.369 mm 0.050-0.172 in
Intermediate Clutch Piston Travel Specification 1.02-2.72 mm 0.040-0.107 in
Forward Clutch Piston Travel Specification 1.27-4.369 mm 0.050-0.172 in
Overrun Clutch Piston Travel Specification 0.838-2.38 mm 0.033-0.094 in
Fourth Clutch Piston Travel Specification 1.016-2.540 mm 0.040-0.100 in

Low and Reverse Band Servo Piston Pin Specification ChartΒ 

Refer to the chart in order to determine the correct low and reverse band servo pin length to use. A, B and C on the chart refer to markings on the J 21370-10 Band Apply Pin Gauge. Numbers 1-7 match the correct piston pin length to the J 21370-10 land indicated by the low and reverse band servo pin inspection procedure.

Fig 1: Low and Reverse Band Servo Piston Pin Specification Chart
GM28391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Servo Piston Pin Selection

Pin Length Pin Identification
mm inch
83.82-83.97 3.300-3.306 1
84.53-84.68 3.328-3.334 2
85.24-85.39 3.356-3.362 3
85.95-86.10 3.384-3.390 4
86.66-87.53 3.412-3.446 5
87.38-87.53 3.440-3.446 6
88.09-88.24 3.468-3.474 7
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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