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93. Spacer Plate and Gaskets Installation



Spacer Plate and Gaskets Installation





1. Important:
The Non-Driver Shift Control (DSC) 4T40-E/4T45-E has a different spacer plate than the 4T45-E Driver Shift Control (DSC). The DSC spacer plate has 1 notch on it. The NON-DSC spacer plate has 2 notches on it.

Inspect the spacer plate for damage.
2. If damaged, replace the spacer plate (23) or spacer plate with bonded gaskets (90), some models.





3. Install a new spacer plate to channel plate gasket (24) onto the channel plate, some models.
4. Install the spacer plate (23) on top of the gasket and channel plate, or spacer plate with bonded gaskets (90) some models.

5. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the spacer plate support (21) and the two bolts (20) onto the spacer plate. Hand start the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (10.5 ft. lbs.).