GM Gen.

2 6T70, 6T75, 6T80

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

25
30
15

0
10
5

NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Upper Valve Body • 6T70 (Gen. 2)

Pressure Regulator Valve
• Erratic line pressure • Poor shift quality
3-5-Reverse Clutch Regulator Valve • Burnt clutches • Low converter & lube flow
• Overheating • TCC apply & release concerns
• Burnt 3-5 Reverse clutch
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 124740-60K
• Delayed Reverse
Requires F-124740-TL60 & VB-FIX
• 3rd & 5th Shift concerns
• 2-3, 4-5 Flare

Isolator Valve
• Low line pressure
2-6 Clutch Regulator • Line pressure instability
& Gain Valve • No line rise • Burnt clutches
• Burnt 2-6 clutch • Harsh shifts • Shift concerns
• 2nd & 6th Shift concerns Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
• 1-2, 5-6 Flare 124740-03K (Isolator Valve Kit)
124740-16 (Spring Only)
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TCC Control Valve

• Excess TCC slip • Overheating
TCC Regulator • Low cooler flow • TCC apply codes


Apply Valve • TCC apply & release concerns

• Code P0741, 742 • TCC slip Test • Low converter & lube flow
• Harsh TCC apply Together • TCC lining failure
• Loss of fuel economy Replace with Sonnax Part No.


• Low TCC apply pressure 124740-14K

• Overheated fluid & TCC lining Requires F-124740-TL14 & VB-FIX

Replace with Sonnax Part No.

124740-24K Test Together
Requires F-124740-TL24 & VB-FIX

Clutch Select
Solenoid Valve #3
• Various shift concerns
• Shift codes


Low and Reverse

and 4-5-6 Clutch Clutch Select
Regulator Valve Test Solenoid Valve #2
• Burnt L/R and/or 4-5-6 clutch Test Together • Various shift concerns
• 4-5-6 Shift concerns Together • Shift codes
• Delayed Reverse
• 3-4 Flare

End Plugs
• Pressure loss • Shift concerns
• Burnt clutches • TCC apply concerns
NOTE: Vacuum test end plugs at outboard port while sealing
bore opening with thumb. Click on Sonnax part numbers
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 124740-02K to see more information.
NOTE: Several Locations = 
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 GM Gen. 2 6T70, 6T75, 6T80

Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20

25
30
15

0
10
5

NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST

with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear.

Lower Valve Body • 6T70 (Gen. 2)

Click on Sonnax part numbers
to see more information.
3-5-R Clutch Boost Valve
• Shift quality is not load sensitive
• Harsh shifts • Slips & flares
• Delayed engagement • Burnt clutches
• Slide shifts • Slip codes 4-5-6 Clutch
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
124740-56 Plug port Accumulator Piston
Requires F-144740-TL22 & VB-FIX
on back. • 3-4 Flare • Ratio codes
• 4-5-6 Clutch burned
• Slipping gears • 3-4 Harsh
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
124740-57K

Actuator Feed Limit Valve

• Solenoid performance codes
• Wrong gear starts • Clutch failure
Replace with Sonnax Part No. Plug port
124740-48K on back.
Requires F-124740-TL48 & VB-FIX
1-2-3-4 Clutch
Plug port
on back. Boost Valve
• Shift quality is not load sensitive
• Harsh shifts • Slips & flares
4-5-6 Clutch Boost Valve Plug port • Delayed engagement
on back. • Burnt clutches • Slide shifts
• Shift quality is not load sensitive
Plug port • Slip codes
• Harsh shifts • Slips & flares
on back. Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Delayed engagement • Burnt clutches
124740-56
• Slide shifts • Slip codes Requires F-144740-TL22 & VB-FIX
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
124740-56
Requires F-144740-TL22 & VB-FIX

1-2-3-4 Clutch
Regulator Valve
• Burnt 1-2-3-4 clutch
• Delayed Forward
• 1-2-3-4 Shift concerns

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 GM Gen. 2 6T70, 6T75, 6T80

OE Exploded View
Upper Valve Body • 6T70 (Gen. 2)
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

101
110

102

109

103

108
104

107

105

106

6T70 (Gen. 2) Upper Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

101 Pressure Regulator Valve
102 Isolator Valve
103 TCC Control Valve
104 Clutch Select Solenoid Valve #3
105 Clutch Select Solenoid Valve #2
106 Manual Valve
107 Low and Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
108 TCC Regulator Apply Valve
109 2-6 Clutch Regulator & Gain Valve
110 3-5-Reverse Clutch Regulator Valve

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 GM Gen. 2 6T70, 6T75, 6T80

OE Exploded View
Lower Valve Body • 6T70 (Gen. 2)
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

201

206

205
202

203

204

6T70 (Gen. 2) Lower Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

201 4-5-6 Clutch Accumulator Piston
202 1-2-3-4 Clutch Boost Valve
203 1-2-3-4 Clutch Regulator Valve
204 4-5-6 Clutch Boost Valve
205 Actuator Feed Limit Valve
206 3-5-Reverse Clutch Boost Valve

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