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Automatic Transmission - 6t40 - Specifications Buick LaCrosse II

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Fastener Tightening Specifications (Off Vehicle)

ApplicationRef No.*QuantitySizeSpecification
MetricEnglish
A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Outlet Bolt (Hybrid Models)350422 N.m16 lb ft
A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Bolt (Hybrid Models)355122 N.m16 lb ft
A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump (Pump to Motor) Bolt (Hybrid Models)370410-12 N.m89-106 lb in
A/Trans Fluid Pump Bolt to Converter Housing
First Pass2007 - 6T30, 8 - 6T40/45/50M8x3310 N.m89 lb in
Final Pass200M8x3345°
A/Trans Fluid Pump Cover Bolt3023 - 6T30, 23 - 6T40/45/50M6x2512 N.m106 lb in
A/Trans Fluid Pump Cover Bolt32020 - 6T30M6x21.512 N.m106 lb in
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly (w/TCM and Body) to Case Bolt412M6x9710 N.m89 lb in
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly (w/TCM and Body) to Case Bolt63M5x40.57 N.m62 lb in
Control Valve Body Assembly (Complete) Bolt4001M5x40.57 N.m62 lb in
Control Valve Body to Case Bolt92M6x5311 N.m97 lb in
Control Valve Body to Case Bolt109M6x6011 N.m97 lb in
Control Valve Body Cover Bolt113M6x3012 N.m106 lb in
Drain Plug6411/8"-27 NPTF12 N.m106 lb in
Fluid Level Hole Plug6311/8"-27 NPTF12 N.m106 lb in
Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug5111/8"-27 NPTF12 N.m106 lb in
Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolt - Converter Housing2042M6x2512 N.m106 lb in
Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolt - Case612M6x18.5 - 6T30, M6x16 - 6T40/45/5012 N.m106 lb in
Input Shaft Support Bolt573M6x5012 N.m106 lb in
Input Speed Sensor Bolt211M6x239 N.m80 lb in
Manual Shift Detent Spring171M6x1612 N.m106 lb in
Output Speed Sensor Bolt151M6x189 N.m80 lb in
Torque Converter and Differential Housing Bolt
First Pass2714 - 6T30, 15 - 6T40/45/50M8x3010 N.m89 lb in
Final Pass27M8x3050°
*Reference number refers to the component callout number in Disassembled Views

Fastener Tightening Specifications (Off Vehicle)

Fastener Tightening Specifications (On Vehicle)

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
A/Trans Control Bolt980 lb in
A/Trans Flex Plate Bolt6045 lb ft
Rear Trans Brace Bolt - Inboard5037 lb ft
Rear Trans Brace Bolt - Outboard10074 lb ft
Torque Converter to Flywheel Bolt6045 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (1, 2, 3) - 6T407555 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (4, 5) - 6T405037 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (1, 2, 3, 4) - 6T457555 lb ft
Transmission Bolt (5) - 6T455037 lb ft
Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Nut2217 lb ft
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Inlet Nut2217 lb ft
Transmission Front Mount Through Bolt10074 lb ft
Transmission Front Mount to Transmission Bolts6246 lb ft
Transmission Mount Bolt - Left Side to Frame Rail2216 lb ft
Transmission Mount Bolt - Left Side to Transmission50 + 60-75°37 lb ft + 60-75°
Transmission Mount Nut - Left Side to Body2216 lb ft
Transmission Rear Mount Through Bolt105747 lb ft
Transmission Rear Mount to Cradle100 + 120-130°74 lb ft + 120-130°
Transmission Rear Mount to Transmission10074 lb ft
Transmission Range Selector Cable Bracket Bolt1814 lb ft
Transmission Range Selector Lever Nut2015 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications (On Vehicle)

Transmission General Specifications (6T40/6T45/6T50)

Name6T40/6T45/6T50
RPO CodesMH8, MH7, MHK, MHH, MHC, MHJ
Production LocationKorea/China/Mexico/Toledo
Transmission DriveFront Wheel Drive
Reverse Gear Ratio2.94
1st Gear Ratio4.584
2nd Gear Ratio2.964
3rd Gear Ratio1.912
4th Gear Ratio1.446
5th Gear Ratio1.000
6th Gear Ratio0.746
Effective Final Drive Gear Ratio2.64/2.89/3.23/3.53/3.87
Torque Converter Size- Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine236 mm
Pressure Taps LinePressure
Transmission Fluid TypeDEXRON VI®
Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0 L/8.5 Quarts
Transmission Type: 6Six Forward Gears
Transmission Type: TTransverse Mount
Transmission Type: 40/45/50Product Series
Position QuadrantP, R, N, D, * *(Refer to the applicable owner's manual)
Case MaterialDie Cast Aluminum
Transmission Net Weight81/86 kg (178/190 lbs)
Maximum Trailer Towing CapacityN/A
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)6T40 - 2000 kg (4, 409 lbs) 6T45 - 2200 kg (4, 850 lbs) 6T50 - 2500 kg (5, 511 lbs)

Transmission General Specifications (6T40/6T45/6T50)

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

ApplicationType of MaterialGM Part Number
United StatesCanada
Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON®VI8886103719264717
Torque Converter BoltsThreadlock1234538210953489

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Fluid Capacity Specifications (6T40/45/50)

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Valve Body Cover Removal - Approximate Capacity5.0-7.0 liters5.3-7.4 quarts
Fluid Change - Drain Plug - Approximate Capacity4.0-6.0 liters4.2- 6.3 quarts
Overhaul - Approximate Capacity8.0-8.5 liters8.5-9.0 quarts

Fluid Capacity Specifications (6T40/45/50)

Fluid Pump Selective Specifications

Fluid Pump Body Pocket DepthFluid Pump Gear Thickness
MetricEnglishMetricEnglish
12.617-12.625 mm0.4967-0.4970 in12.580-12.588 mm0.4952-0.4955 in
12.626-12.636 mm0.4970-0.4974 in12.589-12.599 mm0.4956-0.4960 in
12.637-12.645 mm0.4975-0.4978 in12.600-12.608 mm0.4960-0.4963 in

Fluid Pump Selective Specifications

Clutch & Band Application

RangeParkReverseNeutralDrive
1st Braking1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
1-2-3-4 ClutchAppliedAppliedAppliedAppliedApplied
3-5 Reverse ClutchAppliedAppliedApplied
4-5-6 ClutchAppliedAppliedApplied
2-6 ClutchAppliedApplied
Low and Reverse ClutchApplied*AppliedApplied*Applied
Low Clutch Assembly (OWL)HoldingHolding
* = Applied with NO load

Range Reference

Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio

GearShift SOL 11-2-3-4 CL PC SOL 5 N.L.2-6 CL PC SOL 4 N.L.3-5 REV CL PC SOL 2 N.H.LOW REV 4-5-6 CL PC SOL 3 N.H.Gear Ratio
ParkONOFFOFFOFFON
ReverseONOFFOFFONON2.940
NeutralONOFFOFFOFFON
1st BrakingONONOFFOFFON4.584
1stOFFONOFFOFFOFF4.584
2ndOFFONONOFFOFF2.964
3rdOFFONOFFONOFF1.912
4thOFFONOFFOFFON1.446
5thOFFOFFOFFONON1.000
6thOFFOFFONOFFON0.746
Effective Final Drive Ratio - 6T40/45 - 3.17/3.87 For shift solenoid 1, "ON" = Solenoid Energized (Pressurized) "OFF" = Solenoid De-energized (No Pressure). For pressure control solenoids, "ON" = Pressurized, "OFF" = No Pressure

Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio

Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic

GearTFP Switch States
TFP SW1*TFP SW3TFP SW4TFP SW5
ParkLowLowLowLow
ReverseLowLowLowLow
NeutralLowLowLowLow
Drive 1st - Engine BrakingLowHighLowLow
Drive 1stHighHighLowHigh
Drive 2ndHighLowLowHigh
Drive 3rdLowHighLowHigh
Drive 4thHighHighLowLow
Drive 5thLowHighHighLow
Drive 6thHighLowHighLow
High = 12V (Switch Open or Pressurized) Low = 0V (Switch Closed or No Pressure) Note: All TFP switches are normally closed (NC) *TFP switch 2 does not exist

Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Logic

Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic

Gear Selector PositionSignal ASignal BSignal CSignal P
ParkLOWHIHILOW
Park/ReverseLOWLOWHILOW
ReverseLOWLOWHIHI
Reverse/NeutralHILOWHIHI
NeutralHILOWHILOW
Neutral/Drive 6HILOWLOWLOW
Drive 6HILOWLOWHI
Drive 6/Drive 4LOWLOWLOWHI
Drive 4LOWLOWLOWLOW
Drive 4/Drive 3LOWHILOWLOW
Drive 3LOWHILOWHI
Drive 3/Drive 2HIHILOWHI
Drive 2HIHILOWLOW
OpenHIHIHIHI
InvalidHIHIHILOW
InvalidLOWHIHIHI
HI = Ignition voltage LOW = 0 volts

Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic

Solenoid Valve Pressure (Gen 1)

Requested Pressure (kPa)Actual Pressure
MetricEnglish
None345-550 kPa50-80 psi
200690-900 kPa100-130 psi
4001100-1310 kPa160-190 psi
6001520-1725 kPa220-250 psi
8001860-2275 kPa270-330 psi
10001860-2275 kPa270-330 psi
12001860-2275 kPa270-330 psi
14001860-2275 kPa270-330 psi
16001860-2275 kPa270-330 psi
18001860-2275 kPa270-330 psi
20001860-2275 kPa270-330 psi

Line PC Solenoid Valve Pressure

Scheme 121

Scheme 121: A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 1& 2) 24251028

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
203A/Trans Input Speed Sensor Assembly O-Ring Seal

A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 1& 2) 24251028

Scheme 122

Scheme 122: Front Wheel Seal Kit (Gen 1& 2) 19258415

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
2091Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly

Front Wheel Seal Kit (Gen 1& 2) 19258415

Scheme 123

Scheme 123: Front Wheel Seal Kit (Gen 1& 2) 19258416

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
651Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly

Front Wheel Seal Kit (Gen 1& 2) 19258416

Scheme 124

Scheme 124: A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 1) 24251353 (1 of 2)
CalloutQuantityComponent Name
31Control Valve Body Cover Gasket
241Torque Converter Housing Gasket
5843-5-Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Fluid Seal Ring
651Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly
2021Torque Converter and Differential Housing Seal
2091Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly
3011Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly
3191Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly
50413-5-Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
50513-5-Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
50613-5-Reverse Clutch Piston Dam Seal
51814-5-6 Clutch Piston Outer Seal
51914-5-6 Clutch Piston Outer Seal
52114-5-6 Clutch Piston Inner Seal

A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 1) 24251353 (1 of 2)

Scheme 125

Scheme 125: A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 1) 24251353 (2 of 2)

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
51Control Valve Body Cover Hole Seal
81Control Valve Body Filter Plate Assembly
121Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
141A/Trans Fluid Level Control Valve Gasket
203A/Trans Input Speed Sensor Assembly O-Ring Seal
251A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
591Drive Link Lube Fluid Seal
6711-2-3-4 and Low Reverse Clutch Fluid Passage Seal
2031A/Trans Fluid Filter Assembly
4031Channel Plate to Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
6041Manual Shift Shaft Seal
6051Park Pawl Actuator Guide Seal

A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 1) 24251353 (2 of 2)

Scheme 126

Scheme 126: A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260603 (1 of 2)
CalloutQuantityComponent Name
31Control Valve Body Cover Gasket
241Torque Converter Housing Gasket
5833-5-Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Fluid Seal Ring
651Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly
2021Torque Converter and Differential Housing Seal
2091Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly
3011Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly
3191Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly
50413-5-Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
50513-5-Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
50613-5-Reverse Clutch Piston Dam Seal
51814-5-6 Clutch Piston Outer Seal
51914-5-6 Clutch Piston Outer Seal
52114-5-6 Clutch Piston Inner Seal
52414-5-6 Clutch Piston Fluid Dam Retainer Ring

A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260603 (1 of 2)

Scheme 127

Scheme 127: A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260603 (2 of 2)

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
51Control Valve Body Cover Hole Seal
81Control Valve Body Filter Plate Assembly
121Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
141A/Trans Fluid Level Control Valve Gasket
203A/Trans Input Speed Sensor Assembly O-Ring Seal
231Fill Cap Seal
251A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
591Drive Link Lube Fluid Seal
6711-2-3-4 and Low Reverse Clutch Fluid Passage Seal
2031A/Trans Fluid Filter Assembly
4031Channel Plate to Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
4075Actuator Feed Accumulator Spring
4085Actuator Feed Accumulator Piston
6041Manual Shift Shaft Seal
6051Park Pawl Actuator Guide Seal

A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260603 (2 of 2)

Scheme 128

Scheme 128: Transmission Kit (Gen 1) 24260701

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
52314-5-6 Clutch Piston Fluid Dam Assembly
52414-5-6 Clutch Piston Fluid Dam Retainer Ring
5311Reaction Carrier Hub Assembly

Transmission Kit (Gen 1) 24260701

Scheme 129

Scheme 129: Control Valve Body Kit (Gen 1) 24248473

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
31Control Valve Body Cover Gasket
51Control Valve Body Cover Hole Seal
81Control Valve Body Filter Plate Assembly
121Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
141A/Trans Fluid Level Control Valve Gasket
6721-2-3-4 and Low Reverse Clutch Fluid Passage Seal
4031Channel Plate to Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly

Control Valve Body Kit (Gen 1) 24248473

Scheme 130

Scheme 130: Control Valve Body Kit (Gen 2) 24260702

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
31Control Valve Body Cover Gasket
51Control Valve Body Cover Hole Seal
81Control Valve Body Filter Plate Assembly
121Control Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
141A/Trans Fluid Level Control Valve Gasket
6721-2-3-4 and Low Reverse Clutch Fluid Passage Seal
4031Channel Plate to Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly
4075Actuator Feed Accumulator Spring
4085Actuator Feed Accumulator Piston

Control Valve Body Kit (Gen 2) 24260702

Scheme 131

Scheme 131: Clutch Plate Package (Gen 1) 24249460

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
50933-5 Reverse Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
52744-5-6 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
54222-6 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
5453Low and Reverse Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
55921-2-3-4 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly

Clutch Plate Package (Gen 1) 24249460

Scheme 132

Scheme 132: Clutch Plate Package (Gen 2) 24260695

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
50933-5 Reverse Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
52754-5-6 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
54222-6 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
5453Low and Reverse Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly
55921-2-3-4 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly

Clutch Plate Package (Gen 2) 24260695

Scheme 133

Scheme 133: 4-5-6 Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260700

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
52754-5-6 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly

4-5-6 Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260700

Scheme 134

Scheme 134: Low and Reverse Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260696

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
5453Low and Reverse Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly

Low and Reverse Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260696

Scheme 135

Scheme 135: 3-5 Reverse Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260697

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
50933-5 Reverse Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly

3-5 Reverse Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260697

Scheme 136

Scheme 136: 2-6 Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260698

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
54222-6 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly

2-6 Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260698

Scheme 137

Scheme 137: 1-2-3-4 Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260699

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
55921-2-3-4 Clutch (w/Friction Material) Plate Assembly

1-2-3-4 Plate Assembly (Gen 2) 24260699

Scheme 138

Scheme 138: A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260704

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
3522A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Outlet Pipe Seal Assembly
3561Pressure Regulator Valve Spring Spacer
3611A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Gasket
3621A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Seal
3631A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Cover Seal
3671A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Motor Cover Seal- O-Ring
3711A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Inlet Pump Seal
3731A/Trans Fluid Trough Check Ball

A/Trans Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260704

Scheme 139

Scheme 139: A/Trans Auxiliary Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260705

Note. Callouts with boxes around them indicate part is included in the service kit. Callouts without boxes are shown for relationship purposes only.

CalloutQuantityComponent Name
3522A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Outlet Pipe Seal Assembly
3561Pressure Regulator Valve Spring Spacer
3611A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Gasket
3621A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Seal
3631A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Cover Seal
3671A/Trans Auxiliary Fluid Pump Motor Cover Seal- O-Ring

A/Trans Auxiliary Seal Kit (Gen 2) 24260705