SPECIFICATIONS
42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Transaxle Type
Four-Speed Automatic, Longitudinally Mounted,
Electronically Controlled, Fully Adaptive, Electronically
Modulated Torque Converter, Integrated Differential with
Unique Oil Sump
Lubrication Method Pump (internal - external gear-type)
Cooling Method
Water Heat Exchanger and/or Air-to-Oil Heat
Exchanger
GEAR RATIOS
1st Gear 2.84:1
2nd Gear 1.57:1
3rd Gear (Direct) 1.00:1
4th Gear (Overdrive) 0.69:1
Reverse Gear 2.21:1
BEARING PRELOAD (DRAG TORQUE)
Description Metric Standard
Differential Assembly 0.8-3.4 N·m 7-30 in. lbs.
Output Shaft 0.22-0.903 N·m 1-8 in. lbs.
Transfer Shaft 0.22-0.903 N·m 1-8 in. lbs.
Overall Drag at Output Hub 1.12-6.77 N·m 10-60 in. lbs.
CLUTCH PACK
Description Metric Standard
Low/Reverse Clutch (Select
Reaction Plate)
0.89-1.04 mm 0.035-0.060 in.
Two/Four Clutch (No Select) 0.76-2.64 mm 0.030-0.104 in.
Reverse Clutch (Select Snap Ring) 0.89-1.37 mm 0.035-0.054 in.
Overdrive Clutch (No Select) 1.07-3.25 mm 0.042-0.128 in.
Underdrive Clutch (Select Reaction
Plate)
0.94-1.50 mm 0.037-0.059 in.
DIFFERENTIAL
Description Metric Standard
Backlash 0.14-0.27 mm 0.0045-0.0105 in.
Assembly Preload 0.8-3.4 N·m 7-30 in. lbs.
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