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PERFORMANCE
H i g h Per for ma nce TRA NSMISSION Parts
Instructions

GM 4L60-E, 4L65-E

Line Pressure
Booster Kit
Part No.

4L60E-LB1

•	Large Ratio Boost Assembly
•	Pressure Regulator Spring
•	O-Rings (2)

Long

4L60-E
Pump

Pressure Regulator
Spring

Patent No. 6,619,323
NOTE: Fits early-style pump.

Large Ratio
Boost Assembly
(Long)
Figure 1

Late Style (short)
1.810" 46mm
Use 4L60E-LB2

Early Style (long)
1.907" 48.5mm
Use 4L60E-LB1

1. Verify Correct Boost Valve Application
Before installing Sonnax line pressure booster kit, compare length of the OE boost sleeve to Sonnax sleeve. Overall lengths must be the same. Most early-style pump bodies will use the long boost
assembly (4L60E-LB1). Some late production, early-style pump covers will use the short boost
assembly (Figures 1 and 2), even though the casting number and all other features are identical. In
most circumstances, comparing the original boost sleeve to the replacement is all that is required
for verification (Figures 1 and 2).
If you have a pump cover that is missing the boost sleeve it is possible to verify which length sleeve
belongs in the bore by measuring from the very inner point of the main pressure regulator valve
bore to the inner edge of the retaining ring groove. The distance for the long boost assembly is
4.740", and for the short boost assembly is 4.643".

Figure 2

Early-Style Pump Cover

2. Disassembly
a. Remove OE retainer and set aside for
reuse.
b. Remove and discard OE boost valve
and sleeve.
c. Remove OE bumper spring and set
aside for reuse.
d. Remove and discard OE large-diameter
pressure regulator spring.

3. Bore Preparation
O-rings included in this kit provide extra insurance toward preventing cross leaks and should
always be installed.

Figure 3

b. Place the two O-rings into the grooves on
the boost sleeve, roll sleeve over bench to
resize the O-rings, then pre-lube O-rings.
Sonnax Slippery Stick™ (O-LUBE) or
Door Ease® are ideal for this purpose.

Late-Style Pump Cover

Radial Wire Brush

a. Carefully inspect snap ring grooves, feed
holes or bore edges and de-burr if necessary
to reduce cutting. A non-abrasive tool such
as a radial wire brush (Figure 3) works best,
but the bore should always be thoroughly
cleaned after any de-burring.

©2015 Sonnax Industries, Inc. 4L60E-LB1-IN 09-02-15
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com

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PERFORMANCE

Hi gh Pe rforma n ce T RA N S MIS S IO N P a rt s
LINE PRESSURE BOOSTER KIT 4L60E-LB1

Instructions

4. Installation
a. Install OE small bumper spring and Sonnax pressure regulator spring.

Figure 4

Large Ratio
Boost Assembly

b. With open end toward the two springs, carefully insert Sonnax valve/sleeve
assembly into pump cover, just far enough to reinstall OE retaining ring.

OE
Retaining
Ring

Pressure

Regulator OE Bumper
The Prescription for Optimum Pressure
Spring
Spring
Stronger pressure regulator springs raise pressure equal amounts at both idle and
maximum load. Many aftermarket “kit” springs are a compromise,
raising pressure too much at idle and not enough at maximum
Increases in Line Pressure
loads (A in graph). Larger boost valves, on the other hand, have
Stronger
Springs vs. Larger Boost Valves
a progressive effect on pressure, changing the rate of pressure increase (B in graph).
High

Figure 5

Key

Low

For a more in-depth look at raising line pressure, read The
Prescription for Optimum Pressure in the Sonnax online technical
library at www.sonnax.com.

B

Pump Tech
Good Pressure Depends on a Good Pump

A

Line Pressure

The Sonnax large ratio boost valves and stronger pressure regulator
springs are designed to work together. This is an ideal combination: smooth engagements and lower load on the pump at idle,
but a greater increase in pressure as the transmission is worked
harder.

OE Springs
A - Aftermarket “Kit” Springs
B - Sonnax Line Pressure
Booster Kits

A
B
Low

EPC/Torque Signal Pressure

High

Verify Pump Specifications
Excess clearance equals low pump volume and pressure.
Rotor, slide and vanes
.0005" to .002" Check with feeler gauge and straight edge over
pump face, or with Plastigauge and bolt complete pump together.
Too Loose = low pressure. Too Tight = no line rise, slide is stuck.
To check, remove all pump parts and seals, assemble halves with just
the pump slide and shake. You should hear pump slide moving inside.
Check for Wear
•	 If pivot is worn, replace with Sonnax pivot pin 65797.
•	 If vane has visible wear, replace with Sonnax pump vane 1280.

Worn
Valve Bore

Pump

Position valve at normal regulation in this opening.
It should not have side-to-side movement

Pump
Slide Spring

Pump Vane Wear

Shift Tech
For detailed information on drilling separator plate orifices, read
Drilling Orifices the Smart Way in the Sonnax online technical
library at www.sonnax.com.
©2015 Sonnax Industries, Inc.
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com

Pivot
Pin
Slide
Wiper
Seal
4L60E-LB1-IN 09-02-15
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