"How To": 1999-2006 Chevy truck 4L60e Transmission filter and fluid change.
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- Part of the regular maintenance on your vehicle is changing the transmission filter. Depending on your vehicle, it can actually be a simple and straight forward job. On the GMT800’s, it’s incredibly easy.
If you’re getting a P1860 engine code, your Torque Conveyer Clutch PWM (pulse width modulation) solenoid needs changed as well. This is again, a very easy job on a 4L60e.
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VERY INFORMATIVE!!! Very well explained! Going to do mine today and with the help from your video, I am now confident in what I'm getting myself into! Thank you!
You got this! Things like this can be a little daunting if you’ve never done it, but it’s actually pretty simple.
Extremely well put! I watched a few other videos on youtube and felt apprehensive about taking mine on but now I fell very confident and will let you know how it goes. Thank you very much...
Glad to hear it helped! In my opinion, the more you can do yourself when it comes to automotive maintenance, the better.
I guess I'm not fullly understanding why the fluid couldn't be drained from the " drain plug " instead of doing it the way it is shown here ? Isn't that why that plug is there in the first place ?
Not all pans have the drain plug. I did it this way to show how to drain it so that someone watching that has a pan without a plug can do it.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 Thank you for that expanation , it makes sense to me . However , all oil pans " not " having a drain plug doesn't . Then again I guess that would reflect back to the design phase of the build where they must've " smoked " a little too much before work or on their lunch break and overlooked how to get that pesky oil out of the pan lol . Thanks again and have a great weekend .
@@jasond.606 It's all about where the big companies can save a few pennies on each vehicle. Lots of things that just don't make sense to the consumer, but they still go with a bone-headed decision to make a little more profit. This is a perfect case in point. Not all GM trucks have a drain plug in the transmission pan. Yes, it's stupid, and it makes draining it a bit of a pain if there's no plug.
Thanks for the video man! Helpful and to the point.
Glad it helped!
Thank you ......your instruction was informative and very well done
Dexron 6 is backwards compatible with dexron 3 as detailed by gmc . I put dexron 6 in my 2004 gmc sierra and after 9000 miles after the change and running good . Also I did not see a test on fluid level . How did you come up with the 4 quartz .? I have seen others needing 5 .
Good to know on DEX6. Didn’t know that. As for the fluid amount, put in 4, ran it at idle for about 10 minutes and cycled through the gears, checked it while running and it was good. I’ve seen anywhere from 4-6 qts after doing the filter change.
Why did u change PWM solenoid?
How about explaining how to get that bracket off?
I have one question? Can you use a pneumatic fluid extractor through the dipstick tube to remove most of the fluid before dropping pan? Thanks for the video.
you can. Just need a pretty long hose for it.
I tried and the best you can do is 1qt removal. I remove 1 qt from dipstick every 1-2 months
Have you ever remove the drain plug before removing the bolts from the transmission pan?
Why didn’t you drain the ATF out first? The drain plug is visible in the video
Not all GMT800's came with a pan that has a drain. I did it to show how to do it if you don't have the drain.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 I must have missed you explaining that part, I beg your pardon.
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Can there be a link for the solenoid ?
Does the bushing for the shift cable have to be replaced when doing this job? Thanks
as long a s it's in good condition and the shift cable linkage doesn't cannot easily slip off, you should be fine.
Were there symptoms prior to this change out that motivated you to do this?
The fluid and filter are just part of regular maintenance. The solenoid change was due to a stutter when the torque converter would lock up.
I love diy videos because i forget what the person says and i just start doing what the person says without remembering what the person said.
Maybe I missed something, but why did you not remove the drain plug? The plug looks messed up in the beginning but better in the end.
Not all GMT800’s came with a drain plug in their pan. This being the case, I wanted to show how to do the job without removing the plug.
Wow! No drain plug on some?! Now that's messy. Thanks for the reply!@@takeroadslesstraveled6505
Hi there great video. I went to car quest auto parts and they gave me dexron IV for my 2003 4.8 engine Silverado. Did the lady at the service counter make a mistake or did you? Please reply so I could return it for the correct fluid. Thank you.
Victoria M if you have an automatic transmission, you should be using Dexron VI. This is per GM’s maintenance requirements.
Take Roads Less Traveled thanks for the reply. I did get dexronVI I went dislexic on my earlier question. I flipped the vi to iv. Anyway I did get the correct one. I’m glad you helped me clear that up. Have a wonderful evening. Once again thank you.
They made a mistake, these models call for dexron III but dexron VI is much better and a direct replacement for dexron III
Was told dexron VI for my 00 Silverado
Dex VI is backwards compatible to previous Dex... these models originally had DexIII if I recall correctly. Most stores don’t sell previous Dex. The only cars that specifically call for earlier Dex are from I believe the 80s transmissions which take original Dexron.
Dextron VI is ok for older 4l60e...III isn't even made anymore I believe.
Actually it is still made and it is readily available at auto parts stores. More than that though, Dex 6 is what GM calls for the 2005-2013 4l60e. Check your owners manual if you don’t believe me.
The real early 4l60e's used Dex 3, but in 2005 GM switched it to Dex 6 and carried that all the way until the end of production in 2013.
Tell me where u readily find dex lll ?
@@cswango1714 Its labeled as DEX/MERC any Napa store carries it. I buy it every day for my shop
@@corwinbrown3320 the original dex 3 labeled that way before the rest came along you won’t find anywhere. Dex 3 was replaced many moons ago
@@corwinbrown3320 gm terminated all licensing with dextron 3 in 2006
Thanks a bunch.. Helps me out tremendously. Proud owner of a 2002 Silverado1500 . transmission trippin by slippin.. Felt and heard it coming. Some things you seem to leave out intentionally... Like removal of inside hole thingee..with scribe.. And ? Did you have to remove tranny line metal holder? U did great plus silinoid swap. Thanks. Gonna do my own.. Will check back n say how it helped.
Would like to make a video too. To hep show DIY ers. Thanks..hny2022.
After removing the 2 torx screws of the bracket, was the pan easily removed?
I assumed the key is removing the shifter bracket…..
A lot of videos either removed exhaust bolts or Jack up the trans.
Removing the exhaust Y-pipe does give A LOT more room for getting the pan out. I was able to remove it without taking the Y-pipe out by just working it out slowly.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 without hydraulic jacking anything?
Thank you. Perfect video.
Glad it helped!
The bracket bolts would NOT accept my 40 torx, so I bent the bracket, loosened the transmission mount bolts and raised the transmission with a jack 🤡 and I was able to slip the pan out. I never used any brute force for this (my old man might have), but the connectors on the two aft solenoids came off (broke the copper wire too), so be careful. Also, for the filter seal, we snuck a little flat head under the metal seal lip and bent it in. This was way too difficult for something seemed so easy. Good luck my nerds.
I'm been trying everything bolts off, fluid drained, and shifter is off but I can't get pan off it blocked by the exhaust and a the bracket holding the shifter cable, and the bolt to remove bracket is so unseeable Alan wrench one
The exhaust can be shifted by removing the 3 15mm bolts that connect it to the header on each side. As for the bracket bolts, yes, they’re a complete PITA, but that bracket has to come off to be able to pull the pan.
I didn’t have to move the exhaust at all on my Avalanche, but some guys with Silverado’s and Sierra’s are saying they have to.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 I managed to pump out fluid and change filter without completely removing it but I'll try the exhaust trick next time
It also doesn't help laying under the car, a lift would be pretty nice to have
will the bushing need to be replaced every time you change the transmission fluid
It should be changed with the filter.
Where is the filter location?
Why wouldn’t you take the drain plug off and let it drain first.
Not all GMT800’s have a drain plug on the transmission pan. I did it with dropping the pan to drain it for those who don’t have the plug. If you have the plug, definitely use that means to drain it.
Very helpful thanks
Guess that drain plug was there for decoration.
As stated in the video, I showed the process for those who don’t have a drain plug. If your pan does have one, draining the fluid is super easy.
is it easier to remove the drain plug and let it drain it will be easier and less spills?
Yes, but not all GMT800 pans came with a drain plug, which is why I showed it the way I did.
Thank you! Well done!
Glad it helped!
So I changed the fluid in my 2006 Silverado LS 5.3 4x4 today; and had a HECK of a time.
I wasn’t able to completely remove the pan, because I could NOT figure out how to remove that bracket that holds the shift linkage.
Have any tips for removing that thing?
It is a pain. There are two bolts at the top of it that hold it place that have to removed. I think I talk about it in the video. I had to use a short wrench to get them out.
Williamcumbie how many miles u have on your transmission and did it shift better when u change the fluids
Just bent it away so you can remove pan
Why do you change the silynoi
The shift solenoid for the 3-4 gears can go bad at times, causing a slight slip, or even a hard shift. Mine was the latter. After checking the fluid levels to be sure they were good, and that the fluid wasn't burned, I determined it was the solenoid. But, when you open eh pan, you're supposed to change the filter too, so that's why it all got done.
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That's how I new my 3-2 A solenoid was bad. Aamco tries to rip you off all the time saying you need to replace the transmission.
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Why do you have to replace the solenoid on a fluid change ?
You don’t. Listen to the video. I explain that I’m also replacing the solenoid due to a shift issue.
OK my parts guy said my 01 silverado 2500hd 4l60 takes Dex 6. You said older then 06 takes dex 3?
Factory used DEX3 up through 2005, but you can run DEX6 in it without issues. Biggest thing is anything 2006 or newer CANNOT run DEX3.
Is this the same procedure as a 4×4 transmission.?
Transmissions for 2wd and 4wd are the same. Only difference is you won’t have a front drive shaft making things a tighter fit along the driver side.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 alright cool thank you sir
Get the seal out easier said than done was hoping to see how you did it.
Yes, it can be a pain. I didn't show it simply due to having already explained how to get it out and the time it took. My apologies on that. I just worked the 90° scribe around the edge of the seal and gently pulled down as I worked it around it, being careful not to score the aluminum. Bit of a pain to get out, but patience and a soft touch are your friends.
Thank you
Can I still remove the gear selector if its on ramps? So it won't squish me if it changes to neutral
Use a wheel chock behind the back wheels once it’s on the ramps so it won’t go anywhere. Then you’ll be good to get underneath.
What was the synoid for or how do u know if u need it or not
It was the 3-4 solenoid. It controls the shift from 3rd to 4th gear. If you’re getting a hard shift or if it isn’t wanting to shift into 4th, the solenoid may be bad.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 how do u know which one is #3 or #4 are they in line
Mine is 05 GMC and the shifter linkage hanger is in the way and I can't feel what's holding it on I think there's one Allen key screw but it's got to be more than one help anyone
if you watch the video, you see I have the same issue on my 06. IIRC, there are two 10mm nuts that hold it onto a couple studs. Very tight and very little room to work, but a stubby ratcheting wrench and patience pays off
Okay. We are getting ready to do the real tricky part here, the actual removal of the pan - CRICKETS!!! BLACK SCREEN!!!! - Okay now we just pull the filter out, replace it, replace the gasket, replace the pan, and fill with the right amount of fluid. You could have just used this one sentence instead of making a video that doesn't show the one part everyone needs to see. Also, you tighten pans in a star pattern from the center out.
Sorry, this is one of my earlier videos and I was still learning better video techniques. As for the pan being difficult to remove, it's not. It's slides forward and down. Simple as that. And I do go into more detail than you state. As for tightening the pan bolts, yes, the final torque on them should be in the star pattern you state, so thank you. Good catch there.
Lol
How often would you recommend replacing filter?
service manual calls for the filter to be changed every 30k.
Not enough light at the beginning taking notes clip so I could not see it
Not sure what exactly you're talking about. what part are you having trouble with?
that bolt in the pan isnt a drain?
It is, but not all GMT800’s came with a pan that has that drain, which is why I showed it the way I did. Also, the pan has to be removed to change the filter, so either way, the pan has to be removed when doing this job. If you have the built in drain on yours, I certainly recommend using it to help avoid the possibility of a big mess of ATF.
Nice video was going to just change my fluid and pan filter but now seeing how easy it is to replace solenoid, i might do that as well. Only thing im confused about is which solenoid to get. I see two types ACDELCO 24212327 and ACDELCO 24230298.
24230298 is for the shift solenoids on the opposite side of the transmission. There are 2 shift solenoids but they use the same part number 24230298
What John Moore said.
Anyone know if there is a kit available to add the drain to the pan?
I work on ramps and tilting the pan to drain it makes a mess.
Also, I went through hell trying to get the shift cable bracket bolts out/in when I did the last fluid change. I'm going to mod mine so it bolts together in the middle.
You can buy aftermarket pans that have a drain plug. And yes, that shift cable bracket sucks. Little tiny ratcheting wrench was what I used.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 Do you know if there is another bracket from a diffreent model that uses the pan bolts to hold the cable in place?
That I do not know. Maybe some deep diving in the Avalanche forums will get you that answer.
I didn't see the part where you have to drop the exhaust crossover pipe just to get to the pan. I'm assuming that you have a two-wheel drive version and the one I have is a four-wheel-drive version and mine is a 99 Silverado. Or do you have to drop the exhaust from where the collectors are on yours and you just didn't show it on the video?
Mine is a 4x4 Avalanche and I didn’t have to drop the Y-pipe at all. You do if you want to drop the whole transmission out, but not if you’re just dropping the pan. Of course it may be different on the Silverado/Sierra, but I wouldn’t think it would be.
I have a 97 suburban. I didn't have to disconnect the exhaust, I just used a swivel ratchet to remove a plate that was close to the exhaust and voila.
Honestly I have a 4 wheel silverado and I can't get it off because of the exhaust and the bracket blocking it
How many quarts did u use
Ended up putting just shy of 4 quarts in. You typically dump about 4 quarts when you drop the pan, so start by adding 3.5 quarts, so the warm up procedure, and then recheck the fluid level.
Hey man what's the torque for the pan Bolts?
Tight is tight lol
9lb-ft (12 N-m)
@@austinmorris4589 Lol, but not on these. Gotta remember it's aluminum, so it's real easy to strip out the housing threads. 9 lb-ft isn't much, so going more than that could really cause you a headache.
Curious as to why you replaced the pwm? Were you getting a code for it?
My torque converter wasn’t wanting to stay locked at around 40mph. It would constantly go back and forth between locked/unlocked. The PWM solenoid being faulty is the most common cause, so I figured I’d show how to change it since I was already showing how to do a filter change.
@@takeroadslesstraveled6505 Did that fix it? That explains why in an overhaul job the valve it operates is blocked so it's either on or off and that problem is eliminated. One could pull the valve body off and do it while the transmission is in the vehicle but it's a pain.
What was the name of the modulator solenoid and what was the reason for replacing it?
Called a pulse width modulator. Around 40mph my torque converter couldn’t decide whether to lock-up or not and it go back and forth.
One year later mystery solve on why you replaced modulator solonoid.
Why did you skip taking the pan off all the way
Because it’s literally just removing it and since it still had fluid in it I didn’t want to risk it getting all over my phone in case I accidentally dropped it.
Need to show actual pan removal all you youtube mechanics seem to leave that part out
U took the bracket off u skip that part w
yup, i did. and I address that in the video.
Why did you change the solenoid?
I was getting a skip in the torque converter engaging. Around 40mph it would act like it couldn't decide whether to engage or not.