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Automatic Transmission - 5l40-e/5l50-e - Specifications Saturn Sky I final

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Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Specifications

TemperatureTemperatureMinimum ResistanceNominal ResistanceMaximum Resistance
°C°FOhmsOhmsOhms
40°C40°F89500100000110500
30°C22°F464195140056381
20°C4°F251202761030100
10°C14°F141601545016740
0°C32°F827889729666
10°C50°F500553915777
20°C68°F312033423564
30°C86°F200021322264
40°C104°F131713971477
50°C122°F888938988
60°C140°F613645677
70°C158°F432453474
80°C176°F310324338
90°C194°F228237246
100°C212°F170176182
110°C230°F128132136
120°C248°F98101104
130°C266°F777981
140°C284°F606264
150°C302°F484950

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Description of UsageRef No.*QtySizeSpecification
MetricEnglish
Accumulator Housing to Valve Body31812M6x1.0x30.011 N.m97 lb in
Channel Plate to Valve Body3007M6x1.0x38.011 N.m97 lb in
Converter Housing to Case27M8x1.25x35.022 N.m16 lb ft
Detent Spring Bolt11 N.m97 lb in
Drive Flange Nut60 N.m44 lb ft
Extension Housing to Case357M8x1.25x35.022 N.m16 lb ft
Fluid Cooler Pipe Brace Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Fluid Cooler Pipe Retainer Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Fluid Pan to Case6520M6x1.0x16.011 N.m97 lb in
Front Control Valve Body to Top Channel Plate502M6x1.0x38.011 N.m97 lb in
Input Speed Sensor to Case451M6x1.0x20.011 N.m97 lb in
Manual Shift Shaft Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Oil Pressure Test Plug11 N.m97 lb in
Output Speed Sensor to Case431M6x1.0x30.011 N.m97 lb in
Parking Pawl Actuator Bracket to Case6092M8x1.25x25.022 N.m16 lb ft
Prop Shaft Flange to Output Shaft341M22x1.5x10.057 N.m42 lb ft
Shift Control Assembly to Tunnel Reinforcement Nut12 N.m106 lb in
Shift Control Linkage Adjustment Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Torque Converter Bolt63 N.m46 lb ft
Torque Converter Housing Seal Bolt2282M4x0.7x10.03.6 N.m31.86 lb in
Transmission Fluid Pump Cover to Torque Converter Housing2406M6x1.0x40.011 N.m97 lb in
Transmission Fluid Pump Cover to Torque Converter Housing2415M8x1.25x40.022 N.m16 lb ft
Transmission Level Hole Plug to Case361M18x1.5x12.020 N.m15 lb ft
Transmission Mounting Bolt M10x1.550 N.m37 lb ft
Transmission Mounting Bolt M12x1.7575 N.m55 lb ft
Transmission Pressure Test Plug to Case401M10x1.0x8.011 N.m97 lb in
Valve Body to Case492M6x1.0x50.011 N.m97 lb in
Valve Body to Case516M6x1.0x50.011 N.m97 lb in
Valve Body to Case531M6x1.0x68.011 N.m97 lb in
Valve Body to Channel Plate531M6x1.0x68.011 N.m97 lb in
* Reference Number refers to the callout number on the disassembled view.

End Play Specifications (5L40-E)

Dimention BWasher Thickness (mm)Washer Thickness (in)
15.99 mm -16.27 mm (0.629 in - 0.640 in)0.95-1.050.037-0.041
16.27 mm -16.47 mm (0.640 in - 0.648 in)1.15-1.250.045-0.049
16.47 mm -16.67 mm (0.648 in - 0.656 in)1.35-1.450.053-0.057
16.67 mm -16.87 mm (0.656 in - 0.664 in)1.55-1.650.061-0.065
16.87 mm -17.07 mm (0.664 in - 0.672 in)1.75-1.850.068-0.073
17.07 mm -17.27 mm (0.672 in - 0.680 in)1.95-2.050.076-0.081
17.27 mm -17.47 mm 0.680 in - 0.688 in)2.15-2.250.084-0.089
17.47 mm -17.67 mm (0.688 in - 0.696 in)2.35-2.450.093-0.096
17.67 mm -17.87 mm (0.696 in - 0.704 in)2.55-2.650.100-0.104
17.87 mm -18.07 mm (0.703 in - 0.711 in)2.75-2.850.108-0.112

Output Shaft End Play Chart - 5L40-E

Clutch Piston Travel Specifications

ComponentProductNumber Of ClutchsSpecification
MetricEnglish
Reverse Clutch (404)5L40-E/5L50-E60.98-1.43 mm0.039-0.056 in
Direct Clutch (406)5L40-E81.41-1.86 mm0.056-0.073 in
Direct Clutch (406)5L50-E101.67-2.12 mm0.066-0.083 in
Low and Reverse Clutch (517)5L40-E101.72-2.17 mm0.068-0.085 in
Low and Reverse Clutch (517)5L50-E121.93-2.38 mm0.076-0.094 in
2nd Clutch (520)5L40-E101.47-1.92 mm0.056-0.076 in
2nd Clutch (520)5L50-E121.64-2.09 mm0.065-0.082 in
2nd Coast Clutch (528)5L40-E40.94-1.39 mm0.037-0.055 in
2nd Coast Clutch (528)5L50-E61.15-1.60 mm0.045-0.063 in
Intermediate Clutch (495)5L40-E61.13-1.58 mm0.044-0.062 in
Intermediate Clutch (495)5L50-E81.39-1.84 mm0.055-0.072 in
Overdrive Clutch (487)5L40-E/5L50-E61.60-2.05 mm0.063-0.081 in
Forward Clutch (436)5L40-E61.20-1.65 mm0.047-0.065 in
Forward Clutch (436)5L50-E81.41-1.86 mm0.056-0.073 in
Coast Clutch (438)5L40-E61.17-1.67 mm0.046-0.066 in
Coast Clutch (438)5L50-E81.43-1.93 mm0.056-0.076 in

Clutch Travel Specifications

Clutch Plate Selection Specifications

ClutchNumber of Clutch Plates
All Models - except GBGGBG
5L40-E5L50-E5L40-E
Reverse Clutch (404)666
Direct Clutch (406)10108
Low and Reverse Clutch (517)101210
2nd Clutch (520)101210
2nd Coast Clutch (528)664
Intermediate Clutch (495)886
Overdrive Clutch (487)666
Forward Clutch (436)886
Coast Clutch (438)686

Reverse Clutch Housing Selective Thrust Washer Specifications

Dimention XWasher Thickness (mm)Washer Thickness (in)
50.18 mm -50.36 mm (1.975 in - 1.982 in)2.53-2.680.099-0.105
50.36 mm -50.54 mm (1.982 in - 1.989 in)2.71-2.860.106-0.112
50.54 mm -50.72 mm (1.989 in - 1.996 in)2.89-3.040.113-0.119
50.72 mm -50.90 mm (1.996 in - 2.003 in)3.05-3.200.120-0.125
50.90 mm -51.08 mm (2.003 in - 2.011 in)3.25-3.400.127-0.133
51.08 mm -51.26 mm (2.011 in - 2.018 in)3.43-3.580.135-0.140
51.26 mm -51.44 mm (2.018 in - 2.025 in)3.61-3.760.142-0.148
51.44 mm -51.62 mm (2.025 in - 2.032 in)3.79-3.940.149-0.155

Intermediate and Overdrive Clutch Housing Retaining Ring Specifications

Dimention MRetainer Ring Thickness (mm)Retainer Ring Thickness (in)
0.85 mm -0.95 mm (0.033 in - 0.037 in)3.80-3.900.149-0.153
0.95 mm -1.05 mm (0.037 in - 0.041 in)3.70-3.800.145-0.149
1.05 mm -1.15 mm (0.041 in - 0.045 in)3.60-3.700.141-0.145
1.15 mm -1.25 mm (0.045 in - 0.049 in)3.50-3.600.137-0.141

Transmission Fluid Pump Specifications

Size ClassificationThickness (mm)Thickness (in)
IMPORTANT: 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 - 0.030-0.051 mm (0.0012-0.0020 in) Rotor to fluid Pump Body End Play - 0.030-0.051 mm (0.0012-0.0020 in) The fluid pump assembly has a selective rotor and slide components. These components are chosen based on pump body dimensions. Fluid pump rotor and slide components are available in five size classifications (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) 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
417.987-18.0000.7081-0.7086
518.000-18.0130.7086-0.7091
Slide Selection
117.948-17.9610.7066-0.7071
217.991-17.9740.7071-0.7076
317.974-17.9870.7076-0.7081
417.987-18.0000.7081-0.7086
518.000-18.0130.7086-0.7091
Fluid Pump Body Depth
117.978-18.0120.7077-0.7091
217.978-18.0250.7083-0.7096
318.004-18.0380.7088-0.7101
418.017-18.0510.7093-0.7106
518.030-18.0640.7098-0.7111
IMPORTANT
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 - 0.030-0.051 mm (0.0012-0.0020 in) Rotor to fluid Pump Body End Play - 0.030-0.051 mm (0.0012-0.0020 in)

Transmission General Specifications

Name5L40
RPO CodesM82
Production LocationStrasbourg, France
Vehicle Platform Engine/Transmission UsageM
Transmission DriveRear Wheel Drive
1st Gear Ratio3.42:1
2nd Gear Ratio2.21:1
3rd Gear Ratio1.60:1
4th Gear Ratio1.00:1
5th Gear Ratio0.75:1
Reverse Ratio3.03:1
Torque Converter Size - Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine245 mm
Pressure TapsLine Pressure
Transmission Fluid TypeDEXRON™ VI
Transmission Fluid Capacity - ApproximateBottom Pan Removal Complete Overhaul: Dry 8.9L (9.4 qt)
Transmission Type: 5Five Forward Gears
Transmission Type: LLongitude Mount
Transmission Type: 40Product Series
Transmission Type: EElectronic Controls
Position QuadrantP, R, N, D, 4, 3, 2
Case MaterialDie Cast Aluminum
Transmission Weight Dry73 kg (161 lb)
Transmission Net Weight80.5 kg (161 lb)
Maximum Trailer Towing CapacityDomestic: 454 kg Export: 1,815 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight3 500 kg (7,716 lb)

Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

ApplicationType of MaterialGM Part Number
United StatesCanada
Drive Flange NutThreadlock8902129710953488
Prop Shaft Flange NutThreadlock8902129710953488

Fluid Capacity Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Transmission Fluid Capacity - Complete Overhaul8.9 liters9.4 quarts
Bottom Pan Removal4.7 liters5.0 quarts
Torque Converter (245 mm)2.9 liters3.1 quarts
Torque Converter (258 mm)3.1 liters3.3 quarts
Measurements are approximate.

Fluid Capacity Specifications (5L40-E)

Clutch & Band Application

RangeD432NRP
Gear11223345R
Engine Braking*NoYes*NoYes*NoYesYesYesYes
Direct ClutchAA
Coast ClutchAAAAAAA
Reverse ClutchA
Forward ClutchAAAAAAAA
Forward Clutch SpragLDLDLDLDLDLDLD
Over-Drive ClutchAA
Intermediate Clutch SpragLDLD
Intermediate ClutchAAAA
Low Clutch SpragLDLD
Low and Reverse ClutchAA
Second ClutchAAAAAA
Second Clutch SpragLDLD
Second Coast ClutchA
A = Applied LD = Locked in Drive * Engine Braking is electronically controlled by the TCM, and is available as calibrated for each model and application.

Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio

Gear Range1-2/3-4 Shift Solenoid2-3 Shift Solenoid4-5 Shift SolenoidGear Ratio
Park, Reverse, NeutralOFFONOFF3.16:1
FirstOFFONOFF3.45:1
SecondONONOFF2.21:1
ThirdONOFFOFF1.59:1
FourthOFFOFFON1.00:1
FifthOFFOFFOFF0.76:1
All shift solenoids are normally-closed. The 4-5 shift solenoid also enables engine braking.

Shift Speed

TPS %Output Speed (MPH)
LE5 2.4L
1-2 Shift128
2510
5017
2-3 Shift1216
2519
5030
3-4 Shift1228
2530
5049
4-5 Shift1241
2550
50106
2-1 Shift125
255
505
3-2 Shift1213
2513
5013
4-3 Shift1223
2523
5023
5-4 Shift1231
2531
5040
3rd Gear TCC Apply1224
2545
4th Gear TCC Apply1226
2530
5th Gear TCC Apply1231
2575

Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic

Gear Selector PositionABCP
ParkLOWHIHILOW
Park/ReverseLOWHIHIHI
ReverseLOWLOWHIHI
Reverse/NeutralHILOWHIHI
NeutralHILOWHILOW
Neutral/Drive 5HILOWLOWLOW
Drive 5HILOWLOWHI
Drive 5/Drive 4LOWLOWLOWHI
Drive 4LOWLOWLOWLOW
Drive 4/Drive 3LOWHILOWLOW
Drive 3LOWHILOWHI
Drive 3/Drive 2HIHILOWHI
Drive 2HIHILOWLOW
OpenHIHIHIHI
InvalidHIHIHILOW
HI = Ignition voltage LOW = 0 voltage

Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic

Line Pressure

Pressure Control Solenoid Valve AmperageEnglishMetric
0.1173-197 psi1 194-1 355 kPa
0.3162-188 psi1 118-1 296 kPa
0.5145-169 psi1 002-1 166 kPa
0.7117-140 psi804-966 kPa
0.895-119 psi654-819 kPa
0.963-89 psi453-611 kPa
1.142-64 psi288-440 kPa
Engine at 1,300 RPM

Component Resistance

ComponentCircuit NumberWire Color*Inline Connector PinResistance at 20°C (68°F)Resistance at 70°C (158°F)Resistance to Ground - Transmission Case
1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve1525WH1715.0-17.0 ohms17.9-20.3 ohmsGreater than 50Kohms
1222BK14
2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve1525WH1715.0-17.0 ohms17.9-20.3 ohmsGreater than 50Kohms
1223BU9
4-5 Shift Solenoid Valve1525WH1715.0-17.0 ohms17.9-20.3 ohmsGreater than 50Kohms
898GY5
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve1228GN133.5-4.6 ohms4.2-5.5 ohmsGreater than 50Kohms
1229WH8
TCC PWM Solenoid Valve1525WH1710.0-11.5 ohms11.8-13.6 ohmsGreater than 50Kohms
418YE20
Input Speed Sensor1230YE18325-485 ohms385-575 ohmsGreater than 50Kohms
1231WH15
Output Speed Sensor400OG1325-485 ohms385-575 ohmsGreater than 50Kohms
401WH3
TFT Sensor1227RD10Refer to Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Specifications .
2762WH6
* All wire colors are internal to the transmission.

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