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42RLE Automatic Transmission (Service Information): Specifications: Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission information type General Information
Transmission Type Four-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled, Fully Adaptive, Electronically Modulated Torque Converter
Lubrication Method Pump (internal - external gear-type)
Cooling Method Water Heat Exchanger and/or Air-to-Oil Heat Exchanger
GEAR RATIOS

Gear Gear Ratio
1st Gear 2.84:1
2nd Gear 1.57:1
3rd Gear (Direct) 1.00:1
4th Gear (Overdrive) 0.69:1
Reverse Gear 2.21:1
BEARING PRELOAD (DRAG TORQUE)

Description Metric Standard
Output Shaft 0.22-0.903 N.m 1-8 in. lbs.
CLUTCH PACK

Description Metric Standard
Low/Reverse Clutch (Select Reaction Plate) 0.84-1.60 mm 0.033-0.063 in.
Two/Four Clutch (No Select) 0.76-2.64 mm 0.030-0.104 in.
Reverse Clutch (Select Snap Ring) 0.89-1.37 mm 0.035-0.054 in.
Overdrive Clutch (No Select) 1.07-3.25 mm 0.042-0.128 in.
Underdrive Clutch (Select Reaction Plate) 0.94-1.50 mm 0.037-0.059 in.
INPUT SHAFT

Description Metric Standard
End Play 0.127-0.635 mm 0.005-0.025 in.
OIL PUMP CLEARANCES

DESCRIPTION METRIC STANDARD
Outer Gear-to-Crescent 0.060-0.298 mm 0.0023-0.0117 in.
Inner Gear-to-Crescent 0.093-0.385 mm 0.0036-0.0151 in.
Outer Gear-to-Pocket 0.089-0.202 mm 0.0035-0.0079 in.
Outer Gear Side Clearance 0.020-0.046 mm 0.0008-0.0018 in.
Inner Gear Side Clearance 0.020-0.046 mm 0.0008-0.0018 in.
Reaction Shaft Support Bearing Sleeve 45.22 - 45.23 mm 1.780 - 1.781 in.
GEAR TRAIN MEASUREMENTS

Description Metric Standard
Front Sun Gear Bushings 29.55 - 29.60 mm 1.163 -1.165 in.
Rear Carrier Bushing 29.75 - 30.00 mm 1.171 - 1.181 in.
Overdrive Hub / Shaft Bushing 21.52 - 21.58 mm 0.847 - 0.850 in.
Oil Pump Reaction Support Sleeve 45.27 - 45.31 mm 1.782 - 1.784 in.
Front / Rear Carrier Pinion end Play 0.15 - 0.61 mm 0.006 - 0.024 in.
Torque Converter Hub Bushing 38.019 - 38.11 1.499 - 1.501 in.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description N.m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Bolt, Torque Converter Housing to Engine 68 50 -
Bolt, Converter-to-Driveplate 88 65 -
Bolt, Fluid Filter-to-Valve Body 5 - 45
Bolt, L/R Piston Retainer-to-Case 5 - 45
Bolt, Adapter/Extension Housing 54 40 -
Bolt, Manual Valve Lever-to-Manual Valve 5 - 45
Bolt, Oil Pan-to-Case 20 14.5 -
Bolt, Oil Pump-to-Case 30 - 265
Bolt, Park Sprag Retainer 4.5 - 40
Bolt, Reaction Shaft Support Halves 28 - 250
Screw, Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly-to-Valve Body 5.5 - 50
Bolt, Valve Body-to-Case 12 - 105
Bolt, Valve Body-to-Transfer Plate 5 - 45
Fitting, Cooler Line 47.5 35 -
Nut, Output Shaft 271 200 -
Plug, Pressure Tap 5 - 45
Bolt, Input Speed-to-Case Sensor 9 - 80
Bolt, Output Speed-to-Case Sensor 9 - 80
Bolt, Crossmember to Frame 68 50 -
Bolt, Rear Support to Transmission 47 35 -
Bolt, Clevis Bracket to Crossmember 47 35 -
Bolt, Clevis Bracket to Transmission 68 50 -
Screw, TRS/Manual Shaft Retaining 5 - 45
Screw, 2/4 Accumulator Retainer Plate 5 - 45