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Automatic Transmission - 4t65-e - Specifications Chevrolet Impala IX

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Specifications

TemperatureTemperatureMinimum ResistanceNominal ResistanceMaximum ResistanceSignal
°F°COhmsOhmsOhmsVolts
4040906361007071107785.00
22304741652684579524.78
4202580928677315454.34
14101455816176177943.89
32084819423103653.45
50105104567162383.01
68203164351538672.56
86302013223724611.80
104401313145916051.10
1225087697310703.25
140606006677342.88
158704204675142.56
176802993323652.24
194902172412651.70
2121001591771951.42
2301101191321451.15
24812089.999.9109.90.87
26613069.176.884.50.60
28414053.859.865.80.32
30215042.547.251.90.00

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Description of UsageRef. No.*QtySizeSpecification
MetricEnglish
2-1 Servo to Case1033M8x1.25x2525 N.m18 lb ft
Accumulator Cover to Case13111M6x1.0x2812 N.m106 lb in
Case Cover to Case4343M6x1.0x4012 N.m106 lb in
Case Cover to Case4363M6x1.0x3012 N.m106 lb in
Case Cover to Driven Sprocket Support4353M8x1.25x5025 N.m18 lb ft
Case Cover to Driven Sprocket Support (TORX®)4331M6x1.0x3212 N.m106 lb in
Case to Drive Sprocket Support5244M8x1.25x2325 N.m18 lb ft
Case Extension to Case54M10x1.5x3536 N.m26 lb ft
Case Side Cover to Case569M8x1.25x2525 N.m18 lb ft
Case Side Cover to Case (Stud)584M8x1.25x2525 N.m18 lb ft
Case Side Cover to Case (TORX® Special)574M8x1.25x2125 N.m18 lb ft
Console Shift Control Nuts20 N.m15 lb ft
Console Shift Knob Screw3 N.m26 lb in
Detent Spring to Case Cover8051M6x1.0x1612 N.m106 lb in
Fluid Filler Tube Bracket Bolt13 N.m115 lb in
Forward Band Servo Cover to Case123M6x1.0x2012 N.m106 lb in
Manual Shaft/Detent Nut8031M10x1.532 N.m24 lb ft
Oil Cooler Fittings38 N.m28 lb ft
Oil Cooler Hose/Pipes Retaining Bracket Bolt4 N.m27 lb in
Oil Cooler Quick Connector6219/16-18 UNF32 N.m24 lb ft
Oil Cooler Quick Connector6119/16-18 UNF32 N.m24 lb ft
Oil Pan to Case2320M6x1.0x1814 N.m124 lb in
Oil Pressure Test Hole Plug3811/8-27 NPTF12 N.m106 lb in
Pump Cover to Case Cover2319M6x1.0x87.512 N.m106 lb in
Pump Body to Case2302M6x1.0x9516 N.m11 lb ft
Speed Sensor to Case91M8x1.25x1212 N.m106 lb in
TFP Switch to Case3791M6x1.0x87.516 N.m12 lb ft
TFP Switch to Case Cover3752M6x1.0x6012 N.m106 lb in
TFP Switch to Valve Body3811M6x1.0x208 N.m70 lb in
Torque Converter Bolts63 N.m46 lb ft
Torque Converter Cover Bolts10 N.m89 lb in
Transaxle Brace Bolts to Engine63 N.m46 lb ft
Transaxle Brace Bolts to Transaxle43 N.m32 lb ft
Transaxle Mount Bracket Bolts95 N.m70 lb ft
Transaxle Mount Lower Nuts52 N.m38 lb ft
Transaxle Mount Upper Nuts52 N.m38 lb ft
Transaxle Range Select Layer Nut20 N.m15 lb ft
Transaxle Shift Cable Bracket Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft
Transaxle to Engine Bolt/Stud75 N.m55 lb ft
Transaxle Wiring Ground Nut25 N.m18 lb ft
Valve Body to Case3743M6x1.0x6516 N.m11 lb ft
Valve Body to Case3841M6x1.0x8512 N.m106 lb in
Valve Body to Case Cover3761M6x1.0x3012 N.m106 lb in
Valve Body to Case Cover3784M6x1.0x5512 N.m106 lb in
Valve Body to Case Cover (TORX®)3772M6x1.0x4512 N.m106 lb in
Valve Body to Driven Sprocket Support3801M8x1.25x9025 N.m18 lb ft
* Reference Number refers to the callout number on the disassembled view.

Transmission General Specifications

NameHydra-matic 4T65-E
RPO CodesM15
Production LocationWarren, MI
Vehicle Platform (Engine/Transmission) UsageW
Transaxle DriveTransverse Mounted Front Wheel Drive
1st Gear Ratio2.921:1
2nd Gear Ratio1.568:1
3rd Gear Ratio1.000:1
4th Gear Ratio0.705:1
Reverse2.385:1
Torque Converter Size (Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine)258 mm (M15)
Pressure TapsLine Pressure
Transaxle Fluid TypeDEXRON® VI
Transaxle Fluid Capacity (Approximate)Bottom Pan Removal: 7.0 L (7.4 qts) Complete Overhaul: 9.5 L (10.0 qts) Dry: 12.7 L (13.4 qts)
Transaxle Type: 4Four Forward Gears
Transaxle Type: TTransverse Mount
Transaxle Type: 65Product Series
Transaxle Type: EElectronic Controls
Chain Ratios (Designates Number of Teeth on the Drive/Driven Sprockets)35/35
Final Drive Ratios2.86, 3.29
Overall Final Drive Ratios2.86, 2.93, 3.29
Position QuadrantP, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1
Case MaterialDie Cast Aluminum
Transaxle Weight Dry87.9 kg (194.2 lbs)
Transaxle Weight Wet97.0 kg (214.4 lbs)
Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity907 kg (2000 lbs)
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)2903 kg (6,400 lbs)

Fluid Capacity Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Bottom Pan Removal (2WD)7.0 L7.4 qt
Complete Overhaul (2WD)9.5 L10.0 qt
Dry (2WD)12.7 L13.4 qt

Clutch & Band Application

ParkReverseNeutralD321
Gear1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd3rd1st2nd1st
1-2 Shift SolenoidONONONONOFFOFFONONOFFOFFONOFFON
2-3 Shift SolenoidONONONONONOFFOFFONONOFFONONON
Fourth ClutchA
Reverse BandA
Second ClutchAAAAAA
Third ClutchAA*AA
Third SpragHOHH
Input ClutchA*AA*AA*AA*AAA*A
Input SpragH*HHHOHOHHOH
2-1 Manual BandAAA
1-2 Support Roller ClutchHHOOHHOHHH
Forward BandAAA*A*AAA*AAA
ON = the solenoid valve is energized. OFF = the solenoid valve is de-energized. A = Applied H = Holding O = Overrun * = applied, or holding, with no load-not transmitting torque.

Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio

Gear Range1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve2-3 Shift Solenoid ValveRatio
FirstONON2.87:1 to 2.97:1
SecondOFFON1.52:1 to 1.62:1
ThirdOFFOFF0.95:1 to 1.05:1
FourthONOFF0.65:1 to 0.75:1
ReverseONON2.33:1 to 2.43:1

Shift Speed

1-2 Shift @ +/- 3 mph Output Shaft Speed2-3 Shift @ +/- 4 mph Output Shaft Speed3-4 Shift @ +/- 5 mph Output Shaft Speed4-3 @ +/- 4 mph Output Shaft Speed3-2 @ +/- 4 mph Output Shaft Speed2-1 @ +/- 4 mph Output Shaft Speed3rd Gear TCC Apply4th Gear TCC Apply
% of TPS12255012255012255005005005012251225
ModelAxle
AJBFR9162433254060486510037531847101030504464
ASBFQ31521322835594659N/A33521834111032N/A36N/A
ACBFR21724362639564665N/A40621936121030504565

Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic

Gear Selector PositionABCP
ParkLOWHIHILOW
Park/ReverseLOWLOWHILOW
ReverseLOWLOWHIHI
Reverse/NeutralHILOWHIHI
NeutralHILOWHILOW
Neutral/Drive 4HILOWLOWLOW
Drive 4HILOWLOWHI
Drive 4/Drive 3LOWLOWLOWHI
Drive 3LOWLOWLOWLOW
Drive 3/Drive 2LOWHILOWLOW
Drive 2LOWHILOWHI
Drive 2/Drive 1HIHILOWHI
Drive 1HIHILOWLOW
InvalidHIHIHIHI
LOWHIHIHI
HIHIHILOW
HI = Ignition voltage LOW = 0 voltage

Line Pressure

Pressure Control Solenoid Valve CurrentApproximate Line Pressure*
MetricEnglish
0 amp1682-1993 kPa244-289 psi
0.1 amp1661-1986 kPa241-288 psi
0.2 amp1606-1937 kPa233-281 psi
0.3 amp1524-1889 kPa221-274 psi
0.4 amp1400-1800 kPa203-261 psi
0.5 amp1255-1682 kPa182-244 psi
0.6 amp1048-1544 kPa152-224 psi
0.7 amp814-1358 kPa118-197 psi
0.8 amp565-1138 kPa82-165 psi
0.9 amp462-917 kPa67-133 psi
0.95 amp462-793 kPa67-115 psi
1 amp462-676 kPa67-98 psi
1.05 amp462-572 kPa67-83 psi
1.1 amp462-538 kPa67-78 psi
*Approximate Line Pressure is measured at an engine speed of 1,400 RPM.

Line Pressure Specifications

Component Resistance

ComponentPass Thru PinsResistance at 20°C (68°F)Resistance at 88°C (190°F)Resistance to Ground (Case)
1-2 Shift Solenoid ValveA, E19-24 ohms24-31 ohmsGreater than 250 K ohms
2-3 Shift Solenoid ValveB, E19-24 ohms24-31 ohmsGreater than 250 K ohms
Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid ValveT, E10-12 ohms13-15 ohmsGreater than 250 K ohms
Pressure Control Solenoid ValveC, D3-5 ohms5-6 ohmsGreater than 250 K ohms
Automatic Transmission Input Speed SensorS, V820-1020 ohms1132-1428 ohmsGreater than 250 K ohms
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor* M, L3164-3867 ohms225-285 ohmsGreater than 10 M ohms
Vehicle Speed SensorA, B VSS CONN1650-2200 ohms2360-3180 ohms @ 150°C (302°F)Greater than 10 M ohms
* The resistance of this device changes rapidly with temperature. For other temperatures, refer to Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Specifications .

End Play Specifications

ID NumberDimension (mm)Dimension (in)Color
Differential Carrier/Case Thrust Washer (714) Selection Guide
11.40-1.500.055-0.059Orange
21.50-1.600.059-0.062White
31.60-1.700.062-0.066Blue
41.70-1.800.066-0.070Pink
51.80-1.900.070-0.074Brown
61.90-2.000.074-0.078Green
72.00-2.100.078-0.082Black
82.10-2.200.082-0.086Purple
92.20-2.300.086-0.091Purple/White
102.30-2.400.091-0.095Purple/Blue
Bearing/Input Clutch Hub Selective Thrust Washer (630) Selection Guide
12.90-3.000.114-0.118Orange/Green
23.05-3.150.120-0.124Orange/Black
33.20-3.300.126-0.130No Color
43.35-3.450.132-0.136White
53.50-3.600.138-0.142Blue
63.65-3.750.144-0.148Pink
73.80-3.900.150-0.154Brown
83.95-4.050.156-0.159Green
94.10-4.200.161-0.165Black
104.25-4.350.167-0.171Purple
114.40-4.500.173-0.177Purple/White