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Automatic Transmission - 6l45 (Mya) - Specifications Cadillac ATS I

Automatic Trans 14 illustrations ~463 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications (On Vehicle)

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Fluid Cooler Pipe Assembly to Transmission Case Bolt2216 lb ft
Manual Shift Shaft Nut (AWD)2015 lb ft
Manual Shift Shaft Nut (RWD)1511 lb ft
Torque Converter to Flex Plate Bolts6346 lb ft
Transmission Control Indicator Screws2.522 lb in
Transmission Mount Travel Restrictor Bolt - RWD9066 lb ft
Transmission Mount Travel Restrictor Bolt to Transmission - AWD10074 lb ft
Transmission Mount Nut - RWD5843 lb ft
Transmission Mount Nut - AWD7050 lb ft
Transmission Range Selector Cable Lever Nut3022 lb ft
Transmission Shift Control Nut980 lb in
Transmission to Engine Bolts5037 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications (On Vehicle)

Fastener Tightening Specifications (Off Vehicle)

ApplicationRef No.*QuantitySizeSpecification
MetricEnglish
Case Extension to Case Assembly166M10x1.5x4055 N.m41 lb ft
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly and Control Valve Lower Body Assembly to Control Valve Upper Body Assembly3106M5x0.8x558 N.m71 lb in
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly and Control Valve Lower Body Assembly to Control Valve Upper Body Assembly30910M5x0.8x458 N.m71 lb in
Control Solenoid Valve Heat Sink to Valve Body3122M5x0.8x538 N.m71 lb in
Control Valve Upper Body Assembly to Control Valve Lower Body Assembly30112M5x0.8x368 N.m71 lb in
Control (with Body and Valve) Valve Assembly to Case Assembly226M5x0.8x738 N.m71 lb in
Fluid Pan Assembly to Case Assembly (6L50)3017M6x1.0x209 N.m80 lb in
Fluid Pan Assembly to Case Assembly (6L90)3018M6x1.0x209 N.m80 lb in
Fluid Pump Cover Assembly to Torque Converter Housing23113M6x1.0x4011 N.m97 lb in
Input and Output Speed Sensor Assembly to Control Valve Upper Body Assembly3022M6x1.0x2012 N.m106 lb in
Line Pressure Test Hole Plug to Torque Converter Housing20211/8-27 NPTF11 N.m97 lb in
Manual Shaft Detent Assembly to Valve Body231M6x1.0x14.512 N.m106 lb in
Prop Shaft Flange
Prop Shaft Bolt to Output Shaft - (6L90)431M12x1.25x80105 N.m77 lb ft
Front Prop Shaft Flange Nut to Output Shaft - (6L45/50)391M22x1.5x1455 N.m41 lb ft
Torque Converter Housing Assembly to Case Assembly (6L50)38M8x1.25x5031 N.m23 lb ft
Torque Converter Housing Assembly to Case Assembly (6L90)39M10x1.5x5072 N.m53 lb ft
Trans Oil Level Check Plug to Fluid Pan Assembly311M12x1.7525 N.m18 lb ft
*Reference number refers to the component callout number in Disassembled Views

Fastener Tightening Specifications (Off Vehicle)

Transmission General Specifications

Name6L456L506L806L90
RPO CodesMYAMYBMYCMYD
Production LocationSilao, Mexico; Strasbourg, France; Toledo, OH (USA)Silao, Mexico; Strasbourg, France; Toledo, OH (USA)Silao, Mexico; Strasbourg, France; Toledo, OH (USA)Silao, Mexico; Strasbourg, France; Toledo, OH (USA)
Transmission DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
1st Gear Ratio4.0654.0654.0274.027
2nd Gear Ratio2.3712.3712.3642.364
3rd Gear Ratio1.5511.5511.5321.532
4th Gear Ratio1.1571.1571.1521.152
5th Gear Ratio0.8530.8530.8520.852
6th Gear Ratio0.6740.6740.6670.667
Reverse3.2003.2003.0643.064
Torque Converter Size - Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine240/258 mm245/258 mm258/300 mm300 mm
Pressure TapsLine PressureLine PressureLine PressureLine Pressure
Transmission Fluid TypeDEXRON VI®DEXRON VI®DEXRON VI®DEXRON VI®
Transmission Type: 6Six Forward GearsSix Forward GearsSix Forward GearsSix Forward Gears
Transmission Type: LLongitude MountLongitude MountLongitude MountLongitude Mount
Transmission Type: 50Product SeriesProduct SeriesProduct SeriesProduct Series
Position QuadrantP, R, N, D, MP, R, N, D, MP, R, N, D, SP, R, N, D, M
Case MaterialDie Cast AluminumDie Cast AluminumDie Cast AluminumDie Cast Aluminum
Transmission Net Weight (Approximate)75-78 kg (165-172 lb)90 kg (198 lb)95.1-103.7 kg (209.7-228.6 lb)110 kg (243 lb)
Maximum Trailer Towing CapacityRefer to applicable owner's manualRefer to applicable owner's manualN/ARefer to applicable owner's manual

Transmission General Specifications

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

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

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Fluid Capacity Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Pan Removal and Filter Replacement- Approximate Capacity6.0 liters6.4 quarts
Overhaul- Approximate Capacity9.5 liters10.1 quarts
Complete Trans System- Approximate Capacity10.3 liters10.8 quarts

Fluid Pump Selective Specifications

Size ClassificationThickness (mm)Thickness (in)
NOTE: Rotor and slide must be chosen from the same size classification as the oil pump body. Allowable rotor and slide to fluid pump body end play is as follows: Specification Slide to Fluid Pump Body End Play - 0.020-0.051 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in) Rotor to Fluid Pump Body End Play - 0.020-0.051 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in) The fluid pump assembly has selective rotor and slide components. These components are chosen based on pump body dimensions. Fluid pump rotor and slide components are available in three size classifications (1, 2, 3) with the following tolerances
Rotor Selection
117.948-17.9610.7066-0.7071
217.961-17.9740.7071-0.7076
317.974-17.9870.7076-0.7081
Slide Selection
117.948-17.9610.7066-0.7071
217.961-17.9740.7071-0.7076
317.974-17.9870.7076-0.7081
NOTE
Rotor and slide must be chosen from the same size classification as the oil pump body. Allowable rotor and slide to fluid pump body end play is as follows: Specification Slide to Fluid Pump Body End Play - 0.020-0.051 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in) Rotor to Fluid Pump Body End Play - 0.020-0.051 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in)

Fluid Pump Selective Specifications

Clutch Backing Plate Retaining Ring Specifications

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.20-1.74 mm (0.047-0.069 in)
Retaining Ring ThicknessO.D. Color
MetricEnglish
NOTE: After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.
2.24-2.34 mm0.088-0.092 inPurple - Purple
2.25-2.35 mm0.089-0.093 inLight Green - Light Green
2.47-2.57 mm0.097-0.101 inGray - Gray
2.69-2.79 mm0.106-0.110 inYellow - Yellow
2.91-3.01 mm0.115-0.119 inOrange - Orange
3.13-3.23 mm0.123-0.127 inLight Blue - Light Blue
3.35-3.45 mm0.132-0.136 inWhite - White
3.57-3.67 mm0.141-0.144 inYellow - Purple
3.79-3.89 mm0.149-0.153 inLight Blue - Purple
NOTE
After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

3-5 Reverse Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.61-2.09 mm (0.070-0.082 in)
Retaining Ring ThicknessO.D. Color
MetricEnglish
NOTE: After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.
2.47-2.57 mm0.097-0.101 inGrey - Grey
2.69-2.79 mm0.106-0.110 inYellow - Yellow
2.91-3.01 mm0.115-0.119 inOrange - Orange
3.13-3.23 mm0.123-0.127 inLight Blue - Light Blue
3.35-3.45 mm0.132-0.136 inWhite - White
3.57-3.67 mm0.141-0.144 inYellow - Purple
3.79-3.89 mm0.149-0.153 inLight Blue - Purple
NOTE
After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

1-2-3-4 Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.17-1.76 mm (0.046-0.069 in)
Retaining Ring ThicknessO.D. Color
MetricEnglish
NOTE: After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.
2.24-2.34 mm0.088-0.092 inPurple - Purple
2.52-2.62 mm0.099-0.103 inLight Green - Light Green
2.80-2.90 mm0.110-0.114 inGray - Gray
3.08-3.18 mm0.121-0.125 inYellow - Yellow
3.36-3.46 mm0.132-0.136 inOrange - Orange
3.64-3.74 mm0.143-0.147 inLight Blue - Light Blue
3.92-4.02 mm0.154-0.158 inWhite - White
4.20-4.30 mm0.165-0.169 inYellow - Purple
NOTE
After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

4-5-6 Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 0.96-1.57 mm (0.038-0.062 in)
Retaining Ring ThicknessO.D. Color
MetricEnglish
NOTE: After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.
1.64-1.74 mm0.065-0.069 inOrange
1.92-2.02 mm0.076-0.080 inYellow Stripe
2.20-2.30 mm0.087-0.091 inLight Blue Stripe
2.48-2.58 mm0.098-0.102 inPurple Stripe
2.76-2.86 mm0.109-0.113 inGreen
NOTE
After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

2-6 Clutch

Clutch Pack Travel Specification - 1.65-2.33 mm (0.065-0.092 in)
Retaining Ring ThicknessO.D. Color
MetricEnglish
NOTE: After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.
1.98-2.08 mm0.078-0.082 inOrange
2.28-2.38 mm0.090-0.094 inYellow Stripe
2.58-2.68 mm0.102-0.106 inLight Blue Stripe
2.88-2.98 mm0.113-0.117 inPurple Stripe
3.18-3.28 mm0.125-0.129 inGreen
NOTE
After measuring clutch pack travel, determine if the measurement is within the specification. If the measurement is not within the specification, measure the thickness of the existing retaining ring, and then choose a thicker or thinner retaining ring that will bring the measurement within specification.

Low/Reverse Clutch

Range Reference

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 SpragHoldingHolding
* = Applied with NO load

Range Reference Table

Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio

GearShift SOL 1Shift SOL 21-2-3-4 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.6L45 6L50 Gear Ratio6L80 6L90 Gear Ratio
ParkONONOFFOFFOFFON
ReverseONOFFOFFOFFONON3.2003.064
NeutralONONOFFOFFOFFON
1st BrakingONONONOFFOFFON4.0654.027
1stOFFONONOFFOFFOFF4.0654.027
2ndOFFONONONOFFOFF2.3712.364
3rdOFFONONOFFONOFF1.5511.532
4thOFFONONOFFOFFON1.1571.152
5thOFFONOFFOFFONON0.8530.852
6thOFFONOFFONOFFON0.6740.667
For shift solenoids 1 and 2, "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
ParkHighLowLowLow
ReverseLowLowLowLow
NeutralHighLowLowLow
Drive 1st - Engine BrakingHighHighLowLow
Drive 1stHighHighLowHigh
Drive 2ndHighLowLowHigh
Drive 3rdLowHighLowHigh
Drive 4thHighHighLowLow
Drive 5thLowHighHighLow
Drive 6thHighHighHighLow
Drive 6th (Possible additional gear state)HighLowHighLow
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 (TFP) 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

Scheme 39

Scheme 39: A/Trans Fluid Filter Kit
CalloutQuantityComponent Name
251A/Trans Fluid Filter Seal Assembly
261A/Trans Fluid Filter Assembly

A/Trans Fluid Filter Kit

Scheme 40

Scheme 40: A/Trans Fluid Pump Rotor Package

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
51A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal
91A/Trans Connector Seal
102A/Trans Connector (O-Ring) Seal
181A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
191A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
201Center Support Fluid Passage Seal Assembly
2011Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly
2052A/Trans Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting
2071A/Trans Fluid Pump Vane Ring
2081A/Trans Fluid Pump Rotor Guide
2091A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Fluid Seal Ring
2101A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide (O-Ring) Seal
2111A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Outer Spring
2131A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Seal
2141A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Seal Support
2151A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Pivot Pin
21613A/Trans Fluid Pump Vane
2171A/Trans Fluid Pump Rotor
23031-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring
23831-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring
4431Turbine Shaft (O-Ring) Seal

A/Trans Fluid Pump Rotor Package

Scheme 41

Scheme 41: A/Trans Service Seal Kit
CalloutQuantityComponent Name
51A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal
91A/Trans Connector Seal
102A/Trans Connector (O-Ring) Seal
181A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
191A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
201Center Support Fluid Passage Seal Assembly
331A/Trans Case Extension Seal
361Prop Shaft Front Slip Yoke Oil Seal
2011Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly
2052A/Trans Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal
2091A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Fluid Seal Ring
2101A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide (O-Ring) Seal
2131A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Seal
2141A/Trans Fluid Pump Slide Seal Support
23031-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring
3067Control Valve Body Ball Check Valve
3111Control Solenoid Valve Filter Plate Assembly
41111-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Dam Retaining Ring
41511-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Housing Retaining Ring
41813-5 Reverse Clutch Piston Dam (O-Ring) Seal
41913-5 Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
42311-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Inner Seal
42411-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Housing Seal
42511-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Housing Seal
4423Turbine Shaft Fluid Seal Ring
4431Turbine Shaft (O-Ring) Seal
4681Low Clutch Sprag Seal
47814-5-6 Clutch Dampener Retaining Ring
5071Manual Shift Shaft Seal
5102Park Pawl Actuator Guide (O-Ring) Seal

A/Trans Service Seal Kit

Scheme 42

Scheme 42: Clutch Plate Package

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
40243-5 Reverse Clutch Plate Assembly
40851-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Assembly
43364-5-6 Clutch Plate Assembly
43464-5-6 Clutch Plate
45252-6 Clutch Plate Assembly
45352-6 Clutch Plate
4635Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Assembly

Clutch Plate Package

Scheme 43

Scheme 43: A/Trans Electrical Connector Passage Sleeve Seal Kit

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
91A/Trans Connector Seal
102A/Trans Connector (O-Ring) Seal

A/Trans Electrical Connector Passage Sleeve Seal Kit

Scheme 44

Scheme 44: A/Trans Control Solenoid Valve Assembly Seal Kit

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
91A/Trans Connector Seal
102A/Trans Connector (O-Ring) Seal
181A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
191A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
201Center Support Fluid Passage Seal Assembly

A/Trans Control Solenoid Valve Assembly Seal Kit

Scheme 45

Scheme 45: A/Trans Clutches Seal Kit

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
41823-5 Reverse Clutch Piston Dam (O-Ring) Seal
41923-5-Reverse Clutch Piston Inner Seal
42311-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Inner Seal
42411-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Housing Seal
42511-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Housing Seal
4681Low Clutch Sprag Seal

A/Trans Clutches Seal Kit

Scheme 46

Scheme 46: A/Trans Fluid Pump Cover Package

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
51A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal
91A/Trans Connector Seal
102A/Trans Connector (O-Ring) Seal
181A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
191A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
201Center Support Fluid Passage Seal Assembly
2011Torque Converter Fluid Seal Assembly
2052A/Trans Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting
2191A/Trans Fluid Pump Cover Assembly
22911-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Housing Thrust Washer
23031-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring
4431Turbine Shaft (O-Ring) Seal

A/Trans Fluid Pump Cover Package

Scheme 47

Scheme 47: Low Clutch Sprag Kit

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
4661Low Clutch Sprag Seal
4671Low Clutch Sprag Assembly
4681Low Clutch Sprag Seal

Low Clutch Sprag Kit

Scheme 48

Scheme 48: Control Solenoid Valve Filter Plate Kit

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
91A/Trans Connector Seal
102A/Trans Connector (O-Ring) Seal
181A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
191A/Trans Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
201Center Support Fluid Passage Seal Assembly
3067Control Valve Body Ball Check Valve
3111Filter Plate Assembly

Control Solenoid Valve Filter Plate Kit

Scheme 49

Scheme 49: Retaining Ring Package

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
41111-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Dam Retaining Ring
41511-2-3-4 Clutch Piston Housing Retaining Ring
47814-5-6 Clutch Dampener Retaining Ring

Retaining Ring Package

Scheme 50

Scheme 50: 1-2-3-4 & 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring Kit

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
23031-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring
23831-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring

1-2-3-4 & 3-5 Reverse Clutch Fluid Seal Ring Kit

Scheme 51

Scheme 51: 1-2-3-4& 3-5 Reverse Clutch Kit
CalloutQuantityComponent Name
42711-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Housing Assembly
42811-2-3-4 and 3-5 Reverse Clutch Bearing Assembly

1-2-3-4& 3-5 Reverse Clutch Kit

Scheme 52

Scheme 52: Manual Shift Shaft Hole Plug

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
111Manual Shift Shaft Hole Plug

Manual Shift Shaft Hole Plug