6R140-ZIP
FORD 6R140 Zip Kit® Available
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20
25
30
15
0
10
5
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST
with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts noted for replacement.
Upper Valve Body
NOTE: Worm tracks vary depending upon model year,
but vacuum test locations are all the same.
Overdrive 4-5-6 Clutch TCC Charge Control Valve
Regulator Valve • Low/High converter apply pressure
• Burnt Overdrive (4-5-6) clutch • TCC failure
• 4th, 5th and/or 6th Gear concerns
Intermediate 2-6 Clutch
Regulator Valve
• Burnt Intermediate (2-6) clutch
• 1-2 Shift concerns
• 5-6 Shift concerns
Forward 1-2-3-4 Clutch
Regulator Valve
• Delayed Forward • No Forward
• Gear ratio & solenoid codes • Failsafe mode
• Slipping gears • Burnt Forward clutch
• Overheated fluid
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
126740-13K Requires F-126740-TL13 & VB-FIX
Direct 3-5-R Clutch
Regulator Valve
• Delayed Reverse • 2-3, 4-5 Flare • Bind-up
• Ratio codes (between flare & slip)
• 3rd, 5th, Reverse slip • Direct clutch burned
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
126740-11K Requires F-126740-TL11 & VB-FIX
Low/Reverse Clutch
Regulator Valve
• Burnt Low/Reverse clutch
• Delayed Reverse
TCC Apply Regulator Valve
• TCC Codes, cycling, slip • No lockup
End Plugs, • Overheated fluid • Loss of fuel economy
Multiple Locations • Low cooler & lube pressure
• Flare shifts • Harsh shifts • Soft shifts Replace with Sonnax Part No. TCC Apply Boost Valve
• Pressure loss • Burnt clutches 126740-15K Requires F-126740-TL15 and VB-FIX • TCC Codes, cycling, slip • No lockup
NOTE: Check visually for end plug • Overheated fluid • Loss of fuel economy
deterioration or bore wear. • Low cooler & lube pressure
Replace with Sonnax Part No. Replace with Sonnax Part No.
126740-09K NOTE: Several Locations = 126740-03K
Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.
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6R140-ZIP
FORD 6R140 Zip Kit® Available
Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations 20
25
30
15
0
10
5
NOTE: OE valves are shown in rest position and should be tested in rest position unless otherwise indicated. Test locations are pointed to VACUUM
TEST
with an arrow. Springs are not shown for visual clarity. Low vacuum reading indicates wear and Sonnax parts noted for replacement.
Lower Valve Body
TCC Charge Limit Valve Converter Limit
• Engine stall • TCC codes • No TCC release Overdrive 4-5-6 (Inboard) Valve
• TCC lining failure • Overheated fluid Clutch Latch Valve • Excess TCC slip • TCC Codes
• Low/High TCC release pressure • Low converter & lube flow • Burnt Overdrive (4-5-6) clutch • TCC apply & release concerns
Replace with Sonnax Part No. • 4th, 5th, 6th Gear concerns • Lube failures • Reduced clutch life
126740-01K Requires F-126740-TL & VB-FIX • Low converter & lube flow
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
126740-19K (2011-2016 only)
Requires F-126740-TL19 & VB-FIX
Intermediate 2-6
Clutch Latch Valve
• Burnt Intermediate (2-6) clutch
• 1-2, 5-6 Shift concerns
Forward 1-2-3-4 Clutch
Latch Valve
• Shift quality is not load sensitive
• Delayed engagement • Harsh shifts
Cooler Bypass • Gear ratio & solenoid codes
Valve End Plug • Burnt Forward clutch • Overheated fluid
• Transmission overheat Replace with Sonnax Part No.
126740-06K Requires F-126740-TL6 & VB-FIX
Direct 3-5-R
Clutch Latch Valve
• Burnt Direct (3-5-R) clutch
• 3rd, 5th, Reverse shift concerns
Solenoid Feed Pressure
Regulator Valve
• Solenoid codes
• Ratio codes
• Shift concerns
Low/Reverse
Clutch Latch Valve
• Burnt Low/Reverse clutch
• Delayed Reverse
Line Pressure Control Internal O-Ringed
(LPC) Valve End Plug Kit
• Flare Shifts • Harsh shifts
• Poor shift quality • Burnt clutches NOTE: See
details on • Soft shifts • Pressure loss
• TCC apply & release concerns
page 1. • Burnt clutches
• Erratic line pressure • Overheating
• Low converter & lube flow NOTE: Check visually for end plug
deterioration or bore wear.
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
126740-08K Requires F-126740-TL8 & VB-FIX Click on Sonnax part numbers Replace with Sonnax Part No.
to see more information. 126740-05K
NOTE: Several Locations =
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FORD 6R140
OE Exploded View
Upper Valve Body
107
106
101
105
104
103
102
Upper Valve Body Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
101 TCC Charge Control Valve
102 TCC Apply Regulator Valve
103 Low/Reverse Clutch Regulator Valve
104 Direct 3-5-R Clutch Regulator Valve
105 Forward 1-2-3-4 Clutch Regulator Valve
106 Intermediate 2-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
107 Overdrive 4-5-6 Clutch Regulator Valve
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FORD 6R140
OE Exploded View
Lower Valve Body
206 207 208 209
205 210
Lower Valve Body Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
201 Manual Valve
202 Line Pressure Control (LPC) Valve
203 TCC Charge Limit Valve
Converter Limit (Inboard)
204 Cooler Bypass (Outboard, 2011-2016)
Cooler Bypass Blocker Valve (2017-later)
205 Overdrive 4-5-6 Clutch Latch Valve
201 206 Intermediate 2-6 Clutch Latch Valve
203
207 Forward 1-2-3-4 Clutch Latch Valve
208 Direct 3-5-R Clutch Latch Valve
209 Solenoid Feed Pressure Regulator Valve
210 Low/Reverse Clutch Latch Valve
202
204
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