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Hydraulics Fundamentals: Shift & Relay Valves

Shift valves and relay valves share a lot of the same duties. This article is one of a series by Sonnax exploring how valves and hydraulic circuits work and what results when they quit functioning correctly.

Hydraulics Fundamentals: Clutch Regulator Valves

Knowing how these circuits work and the slightly different variations that the manufacturers utilize should pinpoint any valve body-related issues

Transmissions & Oversized Tires

How Changing Gear Ratios Helps Prevent Drivetrain Damage

68RFE Overdrive Clutch Failure

What to Check First When Troubleshooting OD Issues

Tips for Safe Pressure Switch Removal

When disassembling a Toyota/Lexus U660E valve body, pay close attention while removing the pressure switch from the valve body.

6R140 Transmission Solenoid Strategy Code

When replacing solenoids, plan ahead and order the correct band numbers that came out of the transmission in the same location as they came out of.

Hydraulic Fundamentals: AFL/Solenoid Modulator Valves

Knowing your transmission’s hydraulic circuit — and solenoid circuits in particular — can be very helpful when identifying the underlying cause.

Hydraulics: Converter Limit Valves

This article is one of a series by Sonnax exploring how valves and hydraulic circuits work and what results when they quit functioning correctly.

Hydraulics Fundamentals: Manual Valves

An understanding of hydraulics is essential for properly diagnosing and repairing transmission problems. This article is one of a series by Sonnax exploring how valves and hydraulic circuits work and what results when they quit functioning correctly.

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Tasc Force Tips: Ford E4OD, 4R100

Ford E4OD, 4R100
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

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Tasc Force Tips: Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

Spotting the Changes to Ford 6R80 ’15-Later Valve Bodies

Ford has made some changes to the ’15-later 6R80 valve bodies that you’ll want to note to prevent any interchange and drivability problems.