R E M ANUFAC T UR E D VA LVE BO DIES

Te c h & I n s t a l l T i p s

45RFE, 545RFE,
65RFE, 66RFE,
68RFE Universal
Remanufactured
Valve Body '99-Later
Part Nos.
CHR145
CHR145 No Solenoid Pack No Solenoid Pack

CHR146 With Solenoid Pack

NOTE: This uniquely designed
universal remanufactured valve CHR146
body will fit listed applications
'99-later, whether replacing With Solenoid Pack
a 5 or 7 checkball original valve body.

68RFE Main Valve Body Figure 1

Valve Body Installation Tips
1. Remove the gasket protector plate (Figure 1), and return with the core.
2. Install solenoid pack onto valve body front plate and secure with 15-25 torx bolts, torque to
53 in-lb. Verify three valve body-to-case seals are installed on top of the valve body (Figure 1). Gasket
Protect
NOTE: This valve body will work with any solenoid pack, black connector, white connector or grey  Plate
connector. If you are installing the black connector pack you will need to install the striker plate 
from your valve body. Sonnax recommends the white connector solenoid pack as it is universal.

2nd OD
3. Verify accumulator spring combination. If this valve body is going to be installed into a
45RFE or 545RFE application, install the valve body as is. If this valve body is going to be
installed into a 68RFE, 65RFE or 66RFE application, remove accumulator cover plate, Orange Purple
Inner
then remove OE inner and outer springs out of the 2nd accumulator and install Sonnax
orange inner and plain outer springs. Remove OD accumulator spring and install Sonnax • Verify 3 valve body case seals are installed.
purple spring. Reinstall the cover plate and install all of the retaining screws and torque • Install orange inner & purple accumulator springs.
to 40 in-lb (Figure 1).
4. Install complete valve Install six (8mm) head bolts Figure 2 Install 15 torque bolts Figure 3
body and solenoid and torque to 105 in-lb. and torque to 52 in-lb.
assembly onto the 1 1 2
3
transmission case 5 6
2
and install six (8mm) 4
8
valve body-to-case 7 9

head bolts and 3 10 11

torque to 105 in-lb 12 13 14 15

(Figure 2).
4
5. Install 15 oil pan 6
bolts and torque to
105 in-lb (Figure 3).
5

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 R E M ANUFAC T UR E D VA LVE BO DIES
45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE, 68RFE UNIVERSAL CHR145, CHR146 Te c h & I n s t a l l T i p s

Fluid Fill and Road Test Solenoid Resistance Chart Figure 5

Transmission Case Connector Figure 4
1. Fill the transmission to factory spec with Solenoid Connector Resistance
Pins
OE compatible ATF.
LR/TCC 10 & 2 1.3 Ω
2. Let engine run to help warm transmission
fluid to 185°. 1 3 Overdrive 10 & 7 1.3 Ω

3. Install capable scan tool to initiate quick learn. 4 7 Underdrive 10 & 17 1.3 Ω
8 12
4. Road test vehicle performing 10-15 upshift 2nd Clutch 10 & 20 1.3 Ω
13 16
and downshift cycles through all four, five 4th Clutch 10 & 19 1.3 Ω
or six speeds. 17 20
21 23 Multi-Select 10 & 21 1.3 Ω
NOTE: Downshift clunks, a slight bind on the 3-4
upshift, and a 2-3 flare can be common during the Line Pressure 10 & 12 4.3 Ω
relearn. This condition will typically resolve itself
within the 10-15 shift cycles. TOT Sensor 22 & 23 9.37 Ω
*NOTE: All resistance Ω @ room temperature.
Bonus Diagnostic Tech
This Sonnax remanufactured valve body has been through a rigorous inspec-
tion and rebuild process, and then put through a comprehensive functional Air Test Locations Figure 6
hydraulic and electronic test to ensure it meets OE performance and quality. It
is designed to eliminate many pressure, shift, and converter related complaints, Reverse Underdrive 2nd
but will not correct complaints that stem from other areas of the transmission. Clutch Clutch Clutch

The following are common areas of failure or root causes for symptoms that
could be attributed to valve body issues that should also be examined or
addressed during your transmission build.
In addition, see solenoid pack terminal layout and ohm test information
(Figures 4 & 5). See air test locations to verify internal integrity (Figure 6), and
component application charts for troubleshooting driveability issues (Figures 7 & 8).

Common Failure Areas

1. A neutral condition after launch in Drive may be caused by a Low roller
clutch/Low sprag failure. See application charts (Figures 7 & 8). The
Low/Reverse Clutch is applied at a stop in 1st Gear and turns off right
after launch. A neutral condition will happen if the Low roller/Low Sprag
is not holding.
Overdrive 4th Low Reverse
2. Stalling conditions or torque converter clutch engagement concerns are Clutch
Clutch Clutch
not valve body related. The components that control the torque converter
are located in the pump. Torque converter limit valve wear out is common
and can cause the stalling condition.

45RFE, 545RFE Clutch Apply Chart Figure 7 65RFE, 66RFE, 68RFE Clutch Apply Chart Figure 8
2nd Clutch

2nd Clutch
Rev Clutch

Rev Clutch
Gear Ratio

Gear Ratio
4th Clutch

4th Clutch
OD Clutch

OD Clutch
UD Clutch

UD Clutch
Low/Rev

Low/Rev
Overrun

Overrun

Selector Selector
Clutch

Clutch

Clutch

Clutch
Low

Low

Position Position

Park On Park On

Reverse On On 3.00:1 Reverse On On 4.44:1

Neutral On Neutral On
1st On* On Hold 3.00:1 1st On* On Hold 3.23:1
2nd On On 1.67:1 2nd On On 1.83:1
OverDrive

OverDrive

2nd Prime On On 1.50:1 3rd On On 1.41:1

3rd On On 1.00:1 4th On On 1.00:1
4th Off On 0.75:1 5th On On 0.81:1
6th On On 0.62:1
*NOTE: L/R Clutch is on only with the output shaft speed below 150 RPM.
*NOTE: L/R Clutch is on only with the output shaft speed below 150 RPM.

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