AISIN AW 60-40LE (AF-13)

ZIP KIT
PART NUMBER AW60-40LE-ZIP QUICK GUIDE

Valve Body Identification NOTE: This Zip Kit AW60-40LE-ZIP is designed for 60-40LE (AF-13) applications only.
A separate Zip Kit AW60-41SN-ZIP is available for 60-41SN (AF-17) applications.
No Has a
Number 2 Number 2
Rear Control Rear Control
Body Body

Has a Has a
Short TCC Long TCC
60-40LE (AF-13) Valve Body Solenoid 60-41SN (AF-17) Valve Body Solenoid

Parts are labeled here in order of installation. See other side of sheet for details on Zip Kit contents.

installation Diagram
OE Assembly Shown
1
6
3 2 Shim
Location

Lowest of three OE Check which step the retainer location sleeve

sleeve steps. is on, to determine how many shims (if any) are
required for Sonnax replacement assembly.

Front Control
Valve Body
7
Checkballs
10 Small
9 1 Large

4 5

Rear Control Valve Body 8

In addition to general rebuilding tips and technical information, the technical booklet included in this kit contains vacuum testing
and additional repair options for higher mileage units or for repairing specific complaints which are beyond the scope of this kit.

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Zip Kit Contents & Installation Steps

Step 1 Replace OE Reverse Step 6 R
 eplace OE Solenoid
Boost Assembly O-Rings
Observe the step location of the retainer on OE sleeve prior to removal. Packaging Pocket 6
If set at the lowest step, do not use the Sonnax shims. If set at middle
step, use one Sonnax shim. If set at the highest step, use two Sonnax O-Rings, Small (4) 1 extra
shims. Shims should be place on inboard sleeve diameter.
Packaging Pocket 1
Valve Sleeve Shims (3) 1 extra
7 Replace OE Lockup Control
Step 
Plunger Valve Assembly
Packaging Pocket 7
Step 2 Replace OE Accumulator Valve Sleeve
Plunger Valve Assembly
Packaging Pocket 2
Valve Sleeve
Step 8 R
 eplace OE Secondary
Regulator Valve End Plug
Packaging Pocket 8
Step 3 Replace OE B1 Modulator End Plug, Large O-Rings, Large (2) 1 extra
Plunger Valve Assembly
Discard OE retainer and use replacement pin to retain lineup.
Packaging Pocket 3 Step 9 Replace OE Checkballs
Valve Sleeve Retaining Pin
Checkballs
Packaging Pocket 9
Checkballs, Small .218" dia. (10) Checkball, Large .250" dia.
Step 4 Replace OE End Plugs
Packaging Pocket 4
End Plugs, Medium (2) O-Rings, Medium (4) 2 extra

Step 5 Replace OE End Plug

Packaging Pocket 5
End Plug, Large O-Rings, Large (2) 1 extra

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ZIP KIT
PART NUMBER AW60-40LE-ZIP INSTALLATION & TESTING BOOKLET

NOTE: This Zip Kit AW60-40LE-ZIP is designed for 60-40LE (AF-13) applications only.
Torque Specifications A separate Zip Kit AW60-41SN-ZIP is available for 60-41SN (AF-17) applications.
Transaxle Side Manual Detent
Cover Bolt
18 ft-lb
Spring Bolt
90 in-lb
Valve Body Identification
Manual Shift Lever Nut Front Valve Body 60-40LE (AF-13) Valve Body: Use this kit.
60 in-lb Cover Bolt
18 ft-lb No
Number 2
Front-Valve-Body-to- Rear Valve Body
Rear-Valve-Body Bolt Cover Bolt Rear Control
Body
60 in-lb 96 in-lb
Solenoid-to-Valve- Valve-Body-to-
Body Bolt Transaxle Bolt
60 in-lb 90 in-lb

Fluid Chart Has a

Short TCC
Recommended Capacities: Dexron-III ATF Solenoid
Approximate Capacity, Approximate Capacity,
Complete Overhaul Drain and Fill 60-40LE (AF-13) Valve Body 60-40LE (AF-13) Valve Body
6.0 qt (5.7L) - 1.6L 2.9 qt (2.7L) - 1.6L
6.2 qt (5.9L) - 1.8L 2.9 qt (2.7L) - 1.8L
60-41SN (AF-17) Valve Body: Use AW60-41SN-ZIP kit.
Has a
Number 2
Rear Control
Body

Has a
Long TCC
Solenoid

60-41SN (AF-17) Valve Body 60-41SN (AF-17) Valve Body

Component Apply Chart

Clutch Brake 1-Way Clutch
Position
Forward Coast Reverse OD 1st-Reverse 2nd-4th No. 1 No. 0
P X
R X X X
N X
1 X X X X
2 X X X X
D
3 X X X X
4 X X X
1 X X X X
2
2 X X X X
L 1 X X X X X

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Solenoids Solenoid Apply Chart

This 60-40LE unit uses four solenoids (Figure 1). Solenoid
Position
No. 1 No. 2 TCC
The S1 (shift solenoid no. 1) and S2 (shift
solenoid no. 2) are an on/off style, operated by P X
the TCM to control the various shifts. These two R X
solenoids are interchangeable. N X
The TCC control solenoid is an on/off style 1 X
controlled by the TCM to operate the converter 2 X X
clutch. Bolt Color Bolt D
Code Length 3 X X1
The throttle pressure control liner solenoid is Yellow 10mm 4 X1
modulated by the TCM to regulate line pressure. Red 16mm 1 X
2
Orange 20mm 2 X X
Green 38mm L 1 X
Blue 50mm 1
On only when TCC is operating.

Zip Kit Instructions

Figure 1
1. Valve Body Disassembly
NOTE: See color charts for bolt lengths.

a. Remove the 13 bolts (Figure 2).

b. Remove the small cover, TCC control solenoid,
throttle pressure control solenoid (Figure 1) and
brackets.
c. Remove the two bolts (Figure 3), two shift sole-
noids (Figure 1) and front valve body cover, Throttle Pressure
No. 1
separator plate and gasket. Control Solenoid
TCC Solenoid 35 ohm
d. Remove the three checkballs, two oil filters, one No. 2
1115 ohm
check valve and spring, four bolts and one brack-
et (Figure 4). Shift Solenoids
Test all four solenoids at (interchangeable)
20C/68F. 1115 ohm

Figure 2 Figure 3

Bolt installation torque specifications are 60 in-lb. Bolt installation torque specifications are 60 in-lb.

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1. V
 alve Body Disassembly
Figure 4
(continued)
e. Flip valve body over and remove five bolts. Lift
rear valve body and separator plate off of front
valve body (Figure 5).
f. Remove 11 bolts to access valves retained under
the two rear valve body covers (Figure 6).

2. Installation
Install Zip Kit parts as shown on diagram of Bolt installation
torque specifications
separate quick guide sheet included in this Zip Kit. are 60 in-lb.

3. Valve Body Assembly

a. 
Reinstall the two rear valve body covers and
loosely install the 11 bolts (Figure 6), then torque
to 96 in-lb.
b. Reinstall the separator plate, gasket and rear valve Figure 5
body onto the front valve body (first ensuring all
checkballs, check valves and filters are in proper
locations). Loosely install the five bolts (Figure 5),
then torque to 60 in-lb.
c. F
 lip the valve body over.
d. 
Loosely install the four bolts (Figure 4), and
torque the four bolts to 60 in-lb.
Bolt installation
e. 
Place the front valve body cover, gasket and torque specifications
separator plate onto the front valve body. are 60 in-lb.
Reinstall the two shift solenoids and loosely
install the two bolts (Figure 3).
f. Reinstall the brackets, throttle pressure control
solenoid, TCC control solenoid (Figure 1) and
small cover.
g. Loosely install the 13 bolts (Figure 2) and then
torque all 15 bolts to 60 in-lb. Figure 6

Bolt installation
torque specifications
are 96 in-lb.

Bolt Color Bolt

Code Length
Yellow 10mm
Red 16mm
Orange 20mm
Green 38mm
Blue 50mm

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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Front Control Valve Body - Separator Plate Side Shown Here

B1 Modulator Valve 1-2 Shift Valve

Shift complaints in 2nd & 4th 1-2 Shift complaints
NOTE: Seal port on opposite side of casting.

Pressure Regulator Valve

Low/High line pressure
Soft/Harsh shifts
Converter complaints
Loss of lube

B1 Modulator
Plunger Valve
Shift complaints in 2nd & 4th
2-3 Shift Valve
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
19741-03K* 2-3 Shift complaints
NOTE: Seal port on opposite side of
casting & solenoid port with thumb.

*Part numbers with an asterisk (*)

are included in this Zip Kit.

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15
20 10
25 5
30 0
VACUUM
TEST

Front Control Valve Body - Cover Side Shown Here

3-4 Shift Valve

3-4 Shift complaints
NOTE: Seal solenoid port with thumb.

TCC Modulator Valve

Converter slip/shudder/codes
2-3 Shift Valve No converter apply
2-3 Shift complaints NOTE: Test using non-orificed 2nd/4th
NOTE: Seal port on opposite side of casting and modulator brake control valve.
seal solenoid port with thumb.

Seal

Seal

Reverse Boost
Assembly
Low reverse pressure
Delayed reverse
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
19741-07K*

Pressure Regulator Valve
End Plugs Low/High line pressure
Soft/Harsh shifts
Burnt clutches/brakes
Converter complaints
Various shift complaints
Loss of lube
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
19741-13K*
NOTE: Several Locations = 1-2 Shift Valve
1-2 Shift complaints
NOTE: Seal port on
3-4 Shift Valve
opposite side of casting. 3-4 Shift complaints

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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 25

20
15

0
10
5
30
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed VACUUM
TEST
to with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Rear Control Valve Body - Separator Plate Side Shown Here

Coast Clutch Solenoid Modulator Valve

Modulator Valve Shift complaints
Burned coast clutch Low Coast NOTE: Test using non-orificed 2nd/4th brake
NOTE: Test using non-orificed 2nd/4th modulator control valve
brake modulator control valve.
Modulator Valve
Burned 1st & reverse clutch
Delayed engagement reverse
or 1st in manual low
Reverse Clutch
NOTE: Test both at the same time.
Accumulator Piston
Lockup Burned reverse clutch
Control Valve Delayed reverse
Lockup complaints/codes Bump in reverse

Secondary
Regulator
Valve
TCC complaints
Loss of lube

End Plugs
Burnt clutches/brakes
Various shift complaints
2nd/4th Brake & Foward
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 2nd/4th Brake Clutch Accumulator Piston
19741-13K*
NOTE: Several Locations = Modulator Burned forward clutch Delayed forward
Control Valve Burned 2-4 brake Bump 2nd & 4th gear
Burned 2-4 brake
Lockup Control Plunger Valve Kit Shift complaints in
Burnt converter TCC codes 2nd & 4th 2-3 Timing Valve & Overdrive
TCC apply & release concerns Clutch Accumulator Piston
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 2-3 Shift complaints Bump in 3rd gear
59954-01K Burned overdrive clutch
NOTE: Test one port while sealing the other.
*Part numbers with an asterisk (*)
are included in this Zip Kit.

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OE Exploded View
Front Control Valve Body - Cover Side (Separator Side Inset) Shown Here

106
Front Control Valve Body Descriptions
105
104
I.D. No. Description
Reverse Boost Assembly
101 107
& Pressure Regulator Valve
Accumulator Control Valve
102
& Plunger Assembly
Check
B1 Modulator Valve Valve
103
& Plunger Assembly
104 1-2 Shift Valve
105 2-3 Shift Valve Front Valve Body
(Cover Side)
106 3-4 Shift Valve
107 TCC Modulator Valve

Check Valve

Filter

Filter

Front Control Valve Body

(Separator Side)

102

103

101

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OE Exploded View
Rear Control Valve Body

212

208 209

211

210

Check
Filter
Checkball, Large .250" dia. Valve
(All 10 others, Small .218" dia.)

Rear Control Valve Body Descriptions

Check
Valve
I.D. No. Description
201 Secondary Regulator Valve
2nd/4th Brake Modulator
202
Control Valve
203 Low Coast Modulator Valve
204 Solenoid Modulator Valve
Reverse Clutch
205
Accumulator Piston Check
Valve
2nd/4th Brake
206
Accumulator Piston
207 Manual Valve
202
Forward Clutch 203
208
Accumulator Piston
Overdrive Clutch 206
209 204
Accumulator Piston
207 205
210 2-3 Timing Valve
211 Coast Clutch Modulator Valve 201
Lockup Control Valve
212
& Plunger Assembly

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