While the 700R4 featured a one piece case for its entire life, the 4L60E started life as a one piece design. It evolved into several different versions of a two piece design. Picking the right one is crucial. Make sure you have the right transmission. If you aren’t sure. Use this guide to identify which 4L60E you have.
Servo Covers
The servo cover is a problem area on older 700r4’s, as well as the 4L60E. It is will often leak. If you do end up replacing it to stop a leak (whether you buy it here or not), make sure that you get a new O-Ring with it. Otherwise, you may have to order and wait for it to arrive in the mail.
4L60E 4L60 TH700 Transmissions 2-4 Servo Cover, Snap Ring, and O-Ring 1983 and UpManufacturer: Phoenix Transmission Parts Part Number: 864217BY, 77212A Transmission: 4L60E, 4L60, 700R4 Years: Fits 1983 and up 700r4, 4L60 family. Description: 4L60E/700R4 Servo cover with O-Ring attached. This is an affordable version of this part that includes a new snap ring and O ring. |
Bell Housings
The 4L60E has a few different bell housings depending on the vehicle that it was offered in, and the engine. Most people generally need to replace V8 bell housings. There are two different versions of the V8 bellhousing. There is one for the the traditional small block Chevy, and there is one for the “LS” series of engines. Here is some info on identifying your 4L60E transmission.
4L60E Transmission Corvette Bell Housing (1997-2005) OEM CastingManufacturer: Wellington Parts Part Number: 864217BY, 77212A Transmission: 4L60E, 2 piece Years: 1997-2005 Description: This bellhousing fits the Corvette with the LS series of engines that made it’s debut in 1997. The C5 Corvette, as it is commonly known. |
2 Wheel Drive Extension Housings
Extension housing are very year and vehicle specific. Make sure that you are positive what your transmission came out of if you aren’t sure anymore. You can do that here:
4L60E 2WD REBUILT EXTENSION TAIL HOUSINGManufacturer: Shift Rite Transmissions Part Number: SRT2WDHOUSING60E Transmission: 4L60E Years: 1993-1995 Description: This extension tail housing fits the very first 4L60E’s. 2 and a half inch governor hole. It comes with new teflon bushing, o-ring, and seal installed. |
4L60E REBUILT EXTENSION TAIL HOUSING M30 M32 M70 Manufacturer: Shift Rite Transmissions Part Number: SRT60EHOUSING6BOLT Transmission: 4L60E Years: 1998-up Description and Compatibility:
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4L60E 2WD EXTENSION HOUSING SHAFT KIT OUTPUT TAIL REBUILT WITH BOLTS Manufacturer: Shift Rite Transmissions Part Number: SRT60EHOUSING6BOLTS Transmission: 4L60E Years: 1998-up Description and Compatibility:
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F Body Extension Housings- 4L60E/700R4
4L60E/700R4 4 Bolt F-BODY REBUILT EXTENSION TAIL HOUSINGManufacturer: Shift Rite Part Number: 60E700R42WD21/2″ Transmission: 700R4, 4L60, 4L60E Years: 1982-1995 Description and Compatibility:
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