GM 5L40-E, 5L50-E Valve Body Layout
Sonnax valve body layouts provide a detailed overview of individual units making it quick and easy to determine what’s available for the specific valve body you’re working on. Each layout:
- Displays an exploded view location guide for individual valve trains
- Identifies symptoms and recommended solutions for quality rebuilds
- Provides active links to view specific part details
- Lists any tools/fixtures required for part installation
- Illustrates correct part orientation
With more than 60 layouts to choose from, these convenient, go-to reference guides are valuable resources for any shop.
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Related Units
Related Parts
Required
Recommended
5L40-E, 5L50-E
AFL Valve Kit 55211-01K
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Helps cure:
- 2nd Gear starts
- Gear ratio codes
- Low line pressure
- High line pressure
- TCC slip
- No 4th
- No 5th
- Forward clutch distress
- OD clutch distress
- Coast clutch distress
Required
Recommended
5L40-E, 5L50-E
TCC Regulator Valve Kit 55211-04K
Replaces OE valves with .511" & .437" dia. valve spools.
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Helps cure:
- Code 894, 1870
- No lockup
- TCC slip
- No Reverse
- Overheated converter
- Harsh TCC apply
Required
Recommended
5L40-E, 5L50-E
Pressure Regulator Valve Kit 55211-08K
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Helps cure:
- Low pressure
- Pump damaged
- Pump slide wear
- Gear ratio codes
- No 4-5
Required
Recommended
5L40-E, 5L50-E
Oversized 3-4, 4-5 & Safety Mode Valve Kit 55211-14K
Fits any of three locations.
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Helps cure:
- 1-2 Bind-up
- 3-4 Flare
- 4-5 Concerns
- Clutch distress
Required
Recommended
5L40-E, 5L50-E
Oversized Low Pressure Control Valve Kit 55211-17K
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Helps cure:
- 3-2-1 Bump
- Harsh/No engine braking
- Clutch failure
Required
Recommended
5L40-E, 5L50-E
Oversized TCC Control & Enable Valve Kit 55211-22K
Fits dual-valve pumps only
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Helps cure:
- TCC apply & release concerns
- Falls out of lockup when hot
- No lockup
- Inadequate lubrication
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