845RE ZF8HP45-70 VacTestGuide (1) 11
845RE ZF8HP45-70 VacTestGuide (1) 11
845RE ZF8HP45-70 VacTestGuide (1) 11
ZF8-ZIP
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts Available Zip Kit® Available
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to with an arrow.
Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts are noted for replacement.
TC Pressure Valve
• Coastdown clunk
• Harsh TCC apply
• Excess TCC slip
B2 Clutch NIC Valve • TCC codes & overheating
• Delayed engagement • TCC lining failure
• No Forward • Low lube oil flow
• NIC (Neutral Idle Control) • Low TCC release pressure
concerns Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Gear ratio & solenoid codes 35740-18K
• No Reverse Requires F-35740-TL5 & VB-FIX
• B Clutch burned
• Flare/Harsh shifts
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
35740-22
Requires F-35740-TL22 & VB-FIX
End Plugs
Test with dampener • Soft/Flare/Harsh shifts
Accumulator Pistons upside down and test • Burnt clutches
plate orifice off center
• Downshift clunk • Pressure loss
from rubber piston end
• Firm shifts Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Erratic EDS solenoid control and/or EDS codes 35740-30K
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
95740-15K Contains 7 sets
End Plugs (3) =
Patent No. 8,794,108
Internal End Plugs (8) =
• Restricted converter/lube flow passages
Replace with Sonnax Part No. together. Clutch Valve B1
35740-03 • Slip on take off
• Gear ratio errors
Close this passage on • B Clutch burned
the other side with
the palm of your hand.
Close port on
Main PR Valve opposite side
when testing.
• Harsh/Soft shifts
• Erratic/High line pressure Holding Valves
• Burnt clutches
B1, C & E
• Restricted converter/lube flow
• Bump/Flare shifts
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Burnt clutches • Gear loss
35740-01K
• Gear ratio & solenoid codes
Requires F-35740-TL & VB-FIX Test both
Test both passages Replace with Sonnax Part No.
passages together. 35740-20K
together. Requires F-35740-TL20 & VB-FIX
Park Pawl
Release Valve Clutch Valve D
• Park will not release • Gear ratio errors 4-8th Gears
• Park position errors • Slips in Reverse
• D Clutch burned
OE Exploded View
Upper Valve Body • ZF8HP45 Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.
101
105
102
103 106
B A
104
OE Exploded View
Lower Valve Body • ZF8HP45 Shown 201
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.
B 203
Lower Valve Body Descriptions 202
211
206 207 208
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