Technical Bulletin # 1479 Transmission: Subject: Application: Issue Date:
5L40E/5L50E Sprag RotaƟon GM, BMW & Cadillac September, 2012
5L40E/5L50E Sprag Rotation
Note: If the intermediate sprag is bad/broken you will get a no 3rd condition.
Intermediate Sprag
Freewheels Clockwise
Hold
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5L40E/5L50E Sprag Rotation
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Note: If the 2nd sprag is bad/broken you will get a no 2nd condition.
2nd Sprag
Freewheels Counterclockwise
Hold
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5L40E/5L50E Sprag Rotation
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Note: If the low clutch sprag is bad/broken you will get a slips forward condition.
Low Clutch Sprag
Freewheels Counterclockwise
Hold
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5L40E/5L50E Sprag Rotation
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Note: If the forward sprag is bad/broken you will get a no forward condition.
Forward Sprag
Hold
Freewheels Clockwise
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