Transmission general data
The 4-speed automatic transmission 4T40E, 4T45E rarely appears in
repair services. It has been used since 1995 on FWD American (and
Korean) GM vehicles with engines up to 2 liters. In terms of design,
this transmission is related to the 3T40, their spare parts are
interchangeable.
Number of gearsTransmission TypeDriveTorque (Nm)ATF (full capacity) LATF (change) LATF type4ATFWD23011,76,5Dexron VI
Technical issues and repair guidelines
The repair of the 4Т40 transmission often lies in change of ATF, and replacement of filter and spare parts. The oil of any type (from Dexron III to Dexron VI) may be used for the 4Т40 transmission.
The torque converter is a soft spot in almost all American automatic transmissions and requires replacement of spare parts quite early. Driving with worn torque converter may lead to vibrations, rapid ATF contamination and issues with the seal and bushing of the torque converter located immediately near the input. If this problem stays neglected, then it is required to change the torque converter bushing and the whole kit of bushings.The problem of burnt ATF is solved by replacement of all friction elements and the brake band.
Which cars run with this gearbox?BrandModelYearTypeEngineBuickSKYLARK974 SP FWDL4 2.4LChevrolet/GMCAVALIER95-054 SP FWDL4 2.2L 2.3L 2.4LChevrolet/GMLACETTI06-084 SP FWDL4 1.5L 1.6LDaewooNEXIA00-034 SP FWDL4 1.5LDaewooNUBIRA-200-044 SP FWDL4 1.5L 1.6L 1.8L 2.0LOldsmobileALERO99-044 SP F/4WDL4 2.2L 2.4LOldsmobileCUTLASS97-994 SP FWDV6 3.1LPontiacGRAND AM99-054 SP FWDL4 2.2L 2.4LPontiacSUNFIRE95-054 SP F/4WDL4 2.2L 2.4L
How to repair this transmission (Videos)4T40E TeardownTransmission - Teardown Inspection