Symptoms:

  • 3-4 Clutch failure
  • 2-4 Band failure
  • Low line rise
  • Poor shift quality

Cause:

A worn boost sleeve can allow torque signal and Reverse oil cross-leakage or leakage to sump.

Correction:

Sonnax drop-in boost valve kit restores hydraulic integrity and prevents leakage.

Warning:

OE has made multiple pump design changes. Transmission will not function properly if the wrong length sleeve is installed. Verify length of OE sleeve and select Sonnax kit with equivalent sleeve length.

EPC Spool OE Valve/Sleeve Design Sonnax with O-Rings Sonnax “Factory Style”
Early Style, 1.907" Long Sleeve
.421" Valve: 1 Band

No Sonnax ratio available.

Sonnax 77898E-4K may be used, but noticeably firmer shifts will occur.

No Sonnax ratio available.

Sonnax 77898E-6K may be used, but noticeably firmer shifts will occur.

Sleeve: No Groove
.470" Valve: 2 Bands 77898E-4K Valve: 1 Groove 77898E-6K Valve: 1 Groove
Sleeve: 1 Groove Sleeve: No Groove Sleeve: No Groove
.490"
Upgrade for OE .470"
Valve: N/A 77898E-K Valve: No Groove 77898E-3K Valve: No Groove
Sleeve: N/A Sleeve: No Groove Sleeve: No Groove
Late Style, 1.809" Length (Short) Sleeve
.421" Valve: 3 Bands 77898E-14K Valve: 3 Grooves

No Sonnax ratio available.

Sleeve: No Groove Sleeve: No Groove
.472" Valve: 4 Bands 77898E-16K Valve: 4 Grooves

No Sonnax ratio available.

Sleeve: 1 Groove Sleeve: No Groove

4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E

Boost Valve Kit
Part No. 77898E-14K

Late style, .421" dia. OE ratio, O-ring style

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GM 4L60-E, 4L65-E and 4L70-E transmissions frequently have poor line rise, which can result in 3-4 clutch, 2-4 band failure or poor shift quality. The duty cycle of the EPC solenoid causes the boost sleeve to wear quickly. Oil entering the torque signal orifice leaks past the boost valve and exhausts at the Reverse orifice, resulting in poor line rise. Reverse oil can exhaust both to the sump and back through the torque signal orifice. The outside diameter of the boost sleeve also allows some leakage through the pump body, which decreases pressure rise.

Sonnax boost valve kit 77898E-14K is a standard OE ratio assembly that will restore hydraulic integrity and prevent leakage in units with late-style pumps. Drop-in Zip Valve™ parts install quickly and easily. See chart for usage details and other boost valve options.

Learn More About Zip Valve™ Drop-In Repairs
  • Valve 3 Grooves, .421" dia.
  • Sleeve
  • O-Rings (3) 1 Extra

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. See all Sonnax valve body layouts.

GM 4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E Valve Body Layout

GM 4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E Valve Body Layout
  • 4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E Boost Valve Kit 77898E-14K
  • 4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E Boost Valve Kit 77898E-14K
  • 4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E Boost Valve Kit 77898E-14K details

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Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated fails to hold the recommended minimum in-Hg, or if wear is visually detected.

4L60-E, 4L65-E, 4L70-E Boost Valve Kit Vacuum Test Locations