Toyota/Lexus U151E, U151F, U250E
U151E-U250E-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.
Lower Valve Body – Bottom Side                                                20
                                                                                   15
                                                                                        10
                                                                                                 For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
U250E Shown Here                                                             25
                                                                              30
                                                                               VACUUM
                                                                                      0
                                                                                             5   instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
                                                                                 TEST
                                                                                                  Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.
                                                  4-5 Shift Valve                                             B2 (Low/Reverse) Switch Valve
                                                  •	Delayed 3rd                                               •	B2 Brake clutches burned
                                                  •	UD/C3 Clutch burned                                       •	Delayed Reverse
                                                  •	Delayed or no 5th gear                                    •	No engine braking in manual low
 B2 (Low/Reverse) Apply
 Control Plunger
 •	Delayed Reverse
 • B2 Brake clutches burned
 • No engine braking in manual low
 • Erratic shift timing
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.
 27741-06K
 B1 (2nd) Apply
 Control Plunger
 •	2-3 or 4-3 Bind-up
 • B1 brake clutches burned
 • Harsh 1 through 4 maneuver shifts
 • Erratic shift timing
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.
 27741-04K
 NOTE: Seal port on opposite side when testing.
 Boost Valve
 •	Soft shifts
 •	Low line rise in Drive
 •	High line pressure in Reverse
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.
 27741-01K
 Clutch Apply Control Valve
 •	Burnt Forward/C1 Clutch, Direct/C0 Clutch
   and 2nd/B1 Brake
 •	Flare shifts • Bind-ups
 NOTE: Stroke valve to ensure it is not stuck.
©2020 Sonnax Transmission Company, Inc. • A Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Company                                             U151E-U250E-VacTestGuide 10-02-20
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com                                                                                           Page 1
  Toyota/Lexus U151E, U151F, U250E
                                                                                                                                                 U151E-U250E-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.
Lower Valve Body – Bottom Side                                                20
                                                                                   15
                                                                                        10
                                                                                                 For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
U250E Shown Here                                                             25
                                                                              30
                                                                               VACUUM
                                                                                      0
                                                                                             5   instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
                                                                                 TEST
                                                                                                  Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.
 End Plugs,                                                                                                    B2 (Low/Reverse) Switch Valve
 Multiple Locations                                                                                            •	B2 Brake clutches burned
 •	Inconsistent shift quality • Flare shifts                                                                   •	Delayed Reverse
 • Clutch failure • Bump shifts • Bang shifts                                                                  •	No engine braking in manual low
 • Shift codes
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.
 27741-20K
                     
 NOTE: Two Locations =
 Pressure Regulator Valve
 • Soft shifts • Low line pressure • Harsh shifts
 • High line pressure in Reverse
 • Clutch & band failures
 • Low converter pressure • High line pressure
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.
 27741-08K Requires 57917E-TL8
                                                                                                                                                         
 Clutch Apply Control Valve
 •	Burnt Forward/C1 Clutch, Direct/C0 Clutch
   & 2nd/B1 Brake
 •	Flare shifts • Bind-ups
                                                                                                                                                        
 NOTE: Stroke valve to ensure it is not stuck.
                                                                                                                        B1 (2nd) Apply
                                                                                                                        Control Plunger
                                                                                                                        •	2-3 or 4-3 Bind-up
                                                                                                                        • B1 brake clutches burned
                                                                                                                        • Harsh 1 through 4 maneuver shifts
                                                                                                                        • Erratic shift timing
                                                                                                                        Replace with Sonnax Part No.
                                                                                                                        27741-04K
                                                                                                                        NOTE: Seal this port and test on opposite side.
©2020 Sonnax Transmission Company, Inc. • A Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Company                                              U151E-U250E-VacTestGuide 10-02-20
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com                                                                                                  Page 2
  Toyota/Lexus U151E, U151F, U250E
                                                                                                                                                      U151E-U250E-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.
Upper Valve Body – Bottom Side                                                   20
                                                                                      15
                                                                                           10
                                                                                                    For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
                                                                                25              5   instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
U250E Shown Here                                                                30
                                                                                  VACUUM
                                                                                         0
                                                                                    TEST
                                                                                                     Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.
 Solenoid Modulator Valve                        End Plugs,                                                                       Lockup Relay Valve
 •	Slips & flares                                Multiple Locations                                                               •	TCC apply & release concerns
 • Erratic shift feel & engagements              •	Shift concerns     •	Clutch failure                                            •	TCC codes
 • Harsh upshifts                                Replace with Sonnax Part No. 27741-20K                                           •	Burnt converter/overheating
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.                                          
                                                 NOTE: Eight locations =
 27741-13K
 Requires F-27741-TL13 & VB-FIX
                                                                                                                                  Lockup Control
                                                                                                                                  Plunger Assembly
 B2 (Low/Reverse)                                                                                                                 •	TCC apply & release concerns
 Control Valve                                                                                                                    •	TCC codes • Burnt converter
 •	B2 Brake clutches burned
 •	Delayed Reverse                                                                                                               Replace with Sonnax Part No.
                                                                                                                                  57917E-03K
                                                                                                                                  NOTE: Vacuum testing of lockup control
 •	Delayed engagement in                                                                                                         plunger assembly not possible while in casting.
   manual 1st                                                                                                                     Perform visual inspection to identify wear.
 B3 Orifice
 Control Valve                                                                                                                        B1 (2nd)
 •	Shift concerns                                                                                                                      Control Valve
 •	UD/B3 Brake clutches burned                                                                                                         •	B1 Brake clutches burned
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.                                                                                                           •	Slipping/Flares in 2nd,
 27741-16K                                                                                                                                 4th & 5th
 Requires F-15741-TL18 & VB-FIX
 NOTE: Stroke valve to ensure it’s not stuck.
 Accumulator
                                                                                                                                       Secondary
                                                                                                                                        Pressure
 Control Valve                                                                                                                         Regulator Valve
 • Shift concerns
 • Burnt clutches & brakes
                                                                                                                                       •	TCC apply & release
                                                                                                                                          concerns
                                                                                                                                        • TCC codes • Lube failures
                                                                                                                                        • Burnt converter
 C0 (Direct)                                                                                                                            Replace with Sonnax Part No.
 Control Valve
 • C0 Clutch burned                                                                                                                    57917E-16K
                                                                                                                                        Requires F-57917E-TL16 & VB-FIX
 • Slipping/Flares in 3rd,
    4th & 5th
                                          
                                                                                                                                        C1 (Forward)
 C0 (Direct)                                                                                                                            Control Valve
 Accumulator Piston                                                                                                                     •	C1 Clutch burned
 •	Delayed engagement                                                                                                                   •	Delayed engagement
 • Flare shifts   • Forward slip                                                                                                        •	Slipping/Flares in 1st,
                                                                                                                                           2nd & 3rd
 • Burnt clutches
                                                                                                                                        NOTE: Seal these ports and test on
 Replace with Sonnax Part No.                                                                                                           opposite side.
 57917E-19K
 B1 (2nd) Accumulator Piston                                        Solenoid                              C1 (Forward) Accumulator Piston
 •	Delayed engagement • Flare shifts                                Relay Valve                           •	Delayed engagement • Flare shifts
 • Forward slip • Burnt clutches                                                                          • Forward slip • Burnt clutches
                                                                    • Shift concerns
 Replace with Sonnax Part No. 57917E-19K                                                                  Replace with Sonnax Part No. 57917E-19K
©2020 Sonnax Transmission Company, Inc. • A Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Company                                                U151E-U250E-VacTestGuide 10-02-20
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com                                                                                                            Page 3
  Toyota/Lexus U151E, U151F, U250E
                                                                                                                                               U151E-U250E-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.
Upper Valve Body – Top Side                                                     20
                                                                                     15
                                                                                          10
                                                                                                   For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
                                                                                                   instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
U250E Shown Here
                                                                               25              5
                                                                                30      0
                                                                                 VACUUM
                                                                                   TEST
                                                                                                    Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.
                                                                                                                         Lockup Control Valve
                                                                                                                         •	TCC apply & release concerns
                                                                                                                         •	TCC codes
                                                                                                                         •	Burnt converter
                                                                                                                         Replace with Sonnax Part No.
                                                                                                                         27741-25K Requires F-27741-TL25 & VB-FIX
                                                                                                                                                 NOTE: Place
                                                                                                                                                  clay here to
                                                                                                                                                isolate circuit.
                                                                  C1 (Forward) Control Valve
                                                                  •	C1 Clutch burned
                                                                  •	Delayed engagement
                                                                  •	Slipping/Flares in 1st, 2nd & 3rd
                                                                  NOTE: Seal ports on opposite side when testing.
©2020 Sonnax Transmission Company, Inc. • A Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Company                                               U151E-U250E-VacTestGuide 10-02-20
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com                                                                                                    Page 4
  Toyota/Lexus U151E, U151F, U250E
OE Exploded View
Upper & Lower Valve Body • U250E Shown Here
                                                                            Installed on Top Side
 Upper Valve Body Descriptions
                                                                                                                               Upper Valve Body
 I.D. No.      Description                                                                                                    Bottom Side Shown
    201        Lockup Relay Valve                                 211
               Lockup Control Valve & Plunger                                                                                        201
    202                                                                  210
               Valve Assembly
    203        B1 Control Valve                                                                                                                    202
    204        Secondary Regulator Valve                     209                                                                                   203
    205        C1 Control Valve                                         208
    206        Solenoid Relay Valve                                                                                                                204
                                                              207
    207        C0 Control Valve
                                                                                                                                 205
    208        Accumulator Control Valve
    209        B3 Orifice Control Valve                                       206
    210        B2 Control Valve
                                                                        Accumulator Pistons
    211        Solenoid Modulator Valve                                 Installed on Top Side
    212        C0 Accumulator Piston
    213        B1 Accumulator Piston
    214        C1 Accumulator Piston
                                                                                                          213
                                                                                                                212
                                                                                                    214
                                                                                                                                Lower Valve Body
                                                               Installed on                                                      Top Side Shown
 Lower Valve Body Descriptions                                 Bottom Side                                      101
 I.D. No.      Description                                                                                                  102
    101        Manual Valve
                                                                                                                                       103
    102        B2 Switch Valve & Plunger Valve
                                                                                                                                             104
    103        4-5 Shift Valve
               B1 Switch Valve & Plunger
    104                                                                                                                                            105
               Valve Assembly
               Main Pressure Regulator Valve                                                                              106
    105
               & Boost Valve Assembly
    106        Clutch Apply Control Valve
©2020 Sonnax Transmission Company, Inc. • A Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Company                                      U151E-U250E-VacTestGuide 10-02-20
800-843-2600 • 802-463-9722 • F: 802-463-4059 • www.sonnax.com                                                                                     Page 5