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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Avalanche - 4WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E 🢒 Control and Shift Solenoids Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 181573 Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .

    2. Important: Do not remove the valve body for the following procedures. Removal of the 1-2 accumulator is necessary only if servicing the pressure control solenoid.

  2. Remove the 1-2 accumulator, if necessary. Refer to Accumulator Assembly, Spacer Plate, and Gaskets .
  3. Disconnect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors from the following components:
    4. • Transmission fluid pressure switch (1)
    • 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
    • 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
    • Pressure control solenoid (4)
    • torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid (5)
    • 3-2 control solenoid (6)

    Object Number: 298162 Size: SH
  4. Remove the pressure control solenoid retainer.
  5. Remove the pressure control solenoid.

    6. Object Number: 298169 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoid retainers.
  7. Remove the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoids.

    8. Object Number: 298167 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 3-2 control solenoid retainer.
  9. Remove the 3-2 control solenoid.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 298167 Size: SH
  1. Install the 3-2 control solenoid.
  2. Install the 3-2 control solenoid retainer.

    3. Object Number: 298169 Size: SH
  3. Install the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoids.
  4. Install the 1-2 and 2-3 shift solenoid retainers.

    5. Object Number: 298162 Size: SH
  5. Install the pressure control solenoid.

    6. Ensure that the electrical tabs are facing outboard.

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the pressure control solenoid retainer and bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 181573 Size: SH
  7. Connect the internal wiring harness electrical connectors to the following components:
    8. • Transmission fluid pressure switch (1)
    • 1-2 shift control solenoid (2)
    • 2-3 shift control solenoid (3)
    • Pressure control solenoid (4)
    • TCC PWM solenoid (5)
    • 3-2 control solenoid (6)
  8. Install the 1-2 accumulator, if necessary. Refer to Accumulator Assembly, Spacer Plate, and Gaskets .
  9. Install the transmission filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement .

    10. Important: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.

    Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.

  10. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions .