TOYOTA/LEXUS UA80E, UA80F,

UB80E, UB80F ZIP KIT ®

PART NUMBER UA80E-UB80E-ZIP QUICK GUIDE
Parts are labeled here in order of installation. See other side of sheet for details on kit contents.

installation Diagram
UB80E Solenoid
Valve Body

UB80E Middle Valve Body

3 3
1

1 1
8 7 7 7

6 5

NOTE: See details on page 2,

step 7 for important information.

UB80E Rear 4
Valve Body

2 2
TCCV TCCRV

In addition to general rebuilding tips and technical information, the technical booklet included in this kit contains vacuum
testing and additional repair options for higher mileage units or for repairing specific complaints which are beyond the
scope of this kit.

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Kit Contents & Installation Steps

Step 1 Replace Solenoid Dampers Step 5  eplace C1 Apply Plunger

R
NOTE: The solenoid valve body has a total of (8) solenoid dampers, this Assembly
Zip Kit contains (3) to refurbish the most worn. Refer to vacuum testing
to determine the most worn to replace. Packaging Pocket 5
Remove retainer plate and pins. Place O-ring in groove on damper, • Valve • Sleeve
lubricate with Sonnax Slippery StickTM O-LUBE and roll on bench to
size. Install O-ringed damper into bore, followed by large and small
spring. Reinstall retainer plate and retaining pins.
Step 6  eplace C4 Apply
R
Packaging Pocket 1
• Solenoid Dampers (3) • Springs (3) Large
Plunger Assembly
• Springs (3) Small • O-Rings (6) 2 Extra Packaging Pocket 6
• Valve • Sleeve

Step 2 Replace TCCRV & TCCV

Dampers 7 Replace Small End Plugs
Step 
Dampers are located in the rear valve body. Use a small amout of Place O-rings in large groove, lubricate with Sonnax Slippery StickTM
Sonnax Slippery StickTM O-LUBE to lubricate the O-ring, piston/sleeve O-LUBE and roll on bench to size. Install in bore and reinstall end
assembly and the valve body bore entrance. Install O-ring into the plug retainers.
bore, gently pressing it down to the bottom of the bore. Install springs
into the piston/sleeve assembly through the bottom. Install piston/ Packaging Pocket 7
sleeve assembly with spring into the bore. • End Plugs (3) • O-Rings (5) 2 Extra
Packaging Pocket 2
NOTE: In the 4-way checkball assembly location, there is
• Sleeves (2) • Pistons (2) an early and a late version that has two different types of
• Spring (TCCV) • Spring (TCCRV) Red end plugs. The early is steel and the late is aluminum
(Figure 1). The Sonnax O-ringed end plug can only be used on the
• O-Rings (4) 2 Extra aluminum end plug. Do not install in place of the steel end plug.

OE Lineup Figure 1
Step 3  eplace Forward & Reverse
R
EARLY = Steel
Accumulator Pistons
Place O-rings in groove, lubricate with Sonnax Slippery StickTM O-LUBE
and roll on bench to size. Install in bore, reuse OE springs and reinstall
OE retainer pins.
Packaging Pocket 3 LATE = Aluminum
• Pistons (2) • O-Rings (4) 2 Extra

Step 4 Replace Cooler Return

Lube Flow Control Valve 8 Replace Large Pressure
Step 
Packaging Pocket 4
• Valve • Sleeve
Regulator End Plug
• Spring • End Plug Place O-rings in large groove, lubricate with Sonnax Slippery StickTM
O-LUBE and roll on bench to size. Install in bore and reinstall end
plug retainers.

Packaging Pocket 8
• End Plug • O-Rings (2) 1 Extra

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PART NUMBER UA80E-UB80E-ZIP DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION

UA80E-F & UB80E-F Diagnostic Information

1. A
 pplication Charts & Clutch & Brake Applications Figure 1 Solenoid Info & ohm Values Figure 2

Solenoid Information. Gear C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 B-1 B-2 Solenoid Type OHM Value
The UA80 is paired with V-6 applications. The UB80 1st On On SL5 NL 5-6 ohms
is paired with 4 cylinder applications. Refer to Figure 1 2nd On On SL6 NL 5-6 ohms
for Clutch and Brake application diagnostic infor- SL4 NL 5-6 ohms
mation. Figure 2 identifies solenoid types and ohm 3rd On On
SL3 NL 5-6 ohms
values for solenoid fault identification. Figure 3 also 4th On On
shows solenoid applications to help track down a SL1 NL 5-6 ohms
5th On On
missing gear or upshift/downshift malfunctions. SL2 NL 5-6 ohms
6th On On SLU NL 5-6 ohms
2. Transmission Fill Information 7th On On SLT NH 5-6 ohms
• ATF Specifications: Dry fill 7.8 US quarts 8th On On SL NO 11-15 ohms
• Fluid type: Toyota WS NL = Normally Low; NH = Normally High;
Rev. On On
• Fluid check plug (Figure 4) is at the bottom of the NO = Normally Open
transmission where the two case halves meet. UA/UB80 Solenoid Applications Figure 3
• Th
 ere is a stand pipe (under the plug) that will SL5 SL6 SL4 SL3 SL1 SL2
allow a small stream of fluid to flow when the Gear SLU SLT SL
(B1) (B2) (C3) (C4) (C1) (C2)
fluid level is full (Figure 5). 1st High High Varying **
NOTE: Engine must be at operating temperature and
2nd High High H-* Varying
transmission fluid temp should be between 185-194°.
3rd High High H-* Varying
3. R
 eprogramming & 4th High High H-* Varying
Relearn Process: 5th High High H-* Varying
After transmission overhaul or valve body replace- 6th High High H-* Varying
ment, it is important to install the scan tool and 7th High High H-* Varying
perform a transmission memory reset. After the 8th High High H-* Varying
reset it is necessary to bring engine temp up to
Rev. High High Varying **
between 140–212°.
** = Can toggle On to Off from D or R to Park. H-* = Can come on in these ranges based on load.
Transmission fluid must be
between 122–200°. Drive
Figure 4 Figure 5
the vehicle for a minimum
of 20 stops and starts at
light acceleration through
all 8 gears then downshift
to a stop. After that it is
necessary to go into passing
gear downshift scenarios
from 8 down to lower gears
at least 5–6 times.
It is always helpful to see
if there are any factory
reflashes related to drive
Stand Pipe
ability concerns to promote
Internal
customer satisfaction. Fill Plug Location

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Zip Kit Instructions

1. Valve Body Removal from Case Figure 1
a. Remove ten 10mm bolts (white circles, Figure 1).
NOTE: White circles with stars, require sealant on the threads when reassembled.

b. Disconnect plug (Figure 2).

c. Remove nine 10mm bolts, (yellow circles, Figure 2).
d. Remove 10mm bolt (Figure 2), then remove NT speed sensor. 

e. R emove 8mm bolt (Figure 2).

f. Disconnect harness (Figure 3). Figure 3

G. Remove valve body from case (Figure 4).


2. Removal of Wiring Harness
a. Disconnect SLU, SL5, SL6, SL4, SL3,
SL1, SL2 & SLT plugs (Figure 4).
b. Disconnect SL plug.
c. Remove 2 short 8mm bolts near SL plug. 

d. Remove 10mm bolt and bracket,

remove sensor. Disconnect Harness

Figure 2 Figure 4
8mm Bolt SL
2 Short 8mm Bolts Internal
Harness

SLU

NT
SL5
Speed
Sensor
Plug
SL6

Temper-
10mm SL4 ature
Bolt Sensor

SL3

SL1
NC Speed
Sensor
SL2

SLT 10mm
Bolt

UA80E-F Solenoid Valve Body

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3. Disassembly of Valve Body UA80E Solenoid Valve Body Figure 5

Remove bottom 1.776" bolt first (Figure 5). Front Side

4. R
 ear & Middle Valve Body
Remove
Section Removal bottom
a. Flip valve body over and remove all 8mm bolts 1.776"
and remove rear valve body section (yellow, red bolt first.
circles Figure 6).
b. Once the rear valve body section is removed, note
the locations of the small parts and plastic check
valves to remove and save for later reinstallation
(Figure 7).
c. Remove the four 8mm bolts and remove the middle
valve body section (purple circles, Figures 7).
d. Disassembly is complete.

5. R
 ear Valve Body Section
Removed UA80E Middle Section Disassembly Figure 7

a. Remove 8mm bolt and remove rear valve body

= 1.108" Bolts
separator plate (Figure 8).
b. Note the location of the small parts in the rear
valve body section for later reinstallation
(Figure 9). Clutch
Exhaust
UA80E Solenoid Valve Body Figure 6 Relief Valve*
Rear Side

Rear Valve
Body Section
Plastic
Check
Valve

One Way
Check Valve
(Green Spring
if equipped)
*Used on
Stop-Start
Versions Only.

Main Line
Relief
Spring*

TC Relief
* = See Chart below Spring*
for Measurements

Clutch Exhaust Relief Main Line TC Relief

Valve Spring Relief Spring Spring
(no color) (no color) (white)
Overall Length .487" .434" .650"

Outside Dia. .197" .374" .235"

= 1.776"
All 8mm bolts torque to
= 1.573" 6.6 Nm or 58 in-lb. Wire Dia. .017" .050" .038"

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Figure 8 Figure 10
6. M
 iddle Valve Body
UA80E Rear Valve Body UA80E Solenoid Body Removed
with Separator Plate with Separator Plate
a. Once the middle valve body is
removed, slide the main separator
plate off of the solenoid body to
expose all of the small parts
(Figure 11).

7. C
 lean and Rebuild
Valve Body
a. Clean all of the individual
sections and parts then install
Zip Kit components using the
separate quick guide for
locations of components.
b. Detailed location of small parts
are shown in each valve body
section in this booklet.
c. Sonnax also recommends
vacuum testing the critical
locations on pages 5 and 6.

.450"

All retainer 8mm bolts torque to 48 in-lb.

UA80E Rear Valve Body with Small Parts Figure 9 UA80E Solenoid Body - Rear Side & Small Parts Figure 11

= Clutch Exhaust Relief Valve = Plastic Check Valve

TCRV
RS with
Green Open
Spring

Clutch
Exhaust
Relief TCCV
Valves RS with
Spring White
Spring

=
Cooler Relief
Pink Spring

2 Screens All retainer 8mm bolts torque to 48 in-lb.

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8. Valve Body Reassembly UA80E Solenoid Body Damper Repairs Figure 12

a. After the installation of the Zip Kit, reassemble the solenoids
= .450" Bolts
and accumulator pistons into their locations shown in the Solenoid damper
exploded view (page 8). Then install the solenoid and retainer and bolts
accumulator brackets and torque the small 8mm bolts to
48 in-lb (yellow circles, Figure 12).
b. R
 eassemble all of the small parts back into the solenoid body
(Figure 11). Install the separator plate onto the solenoid body
(Figure 10).
c. Install the middle valve body onto the solenoid body and
separator plate then reinstall the small parts (Figure 7).
d. Install the four bolts at the top of the middle valve body and
snug them, do not tighten them down. Install all of the small
parts into the rear side of the middle valve body (purple All retainer 8mm bolts
torque to 48 in-lb Forward and Reverse
circles, Figure 7). damper retainer and bolts
e. I nstall all of the small parts into the rear valve body section as
shown (Figure 9).
UA80E Case Passages NON Stop-Start Figure 13
f. I nstall the rear valve body separator plate and 8mm bolt and
torque to 48 in-lb (Figure 8).
g. F
 lip over the rear valve body section with plate and install
the plate side of the rear valve body against the rear side of NC
Sensor
the middle valve body. Install all of the 8mm bolts into their Location
locations (yellow, red circles, Figure 6) and the single bolt that B2
comes in from the front side of the solenoid body (Figure 5). Brake
After all of the bolts are snugged down, torque them all to C3
Clutch B1
58 in-lb including the bolts (purple circles, Figure 7) and the Brake
1.776" bolt (yellow circle, Figure 5).
9. Valve Body Reassembly C4 NT
 Verify all of the case seals are in place (Figure 13). Clutch Sensor
Location
NOTE: This can also be used to air test components in the case.

10. Reinstall valve body onto trasmission case

C1 C2
a. After valve body is completely reassembled and all bolts are Clutch Clutch
torqued back together, reinstall the wiring harness back onto
the valve body reconnecting all of the solenoids and speed
sensor connectors and temperature sensor (Figure 4). = Rubber
Install temperature sensor hold down bracket and bolt and Seal
torque to 58 in-lb.
b. A
 ssemble valve body onto the case and be sure to index the Stop-Start Pump (If Equipped)
manual valve back into the manual linkage, and install the
valve body-to-case bolts (Figure 2). After all of the valve body
bolts are snugged down, torque them to 8 ft-lb.
c. Install the main harness connector back into the case connector
(Figure 3). Install the NT speed sensor and bolt and torque
to 58 in-lb. Install the two 8mm bolts and torque to 58 in-lb.
Be sure all of the harness connectors are reconnected.
d. Install the front pan back onto the transmission case. Install the
retaining bolts, see note in (Figure 1) that the bolts with the
stars need to have a small amount of silicone or thread sealant
applied to them, after that is accomplished torque all bolts to
8 ft-lb.

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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts 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.

Middle Valve Body • UA80E Shown

Manual Valve
• Low pressure TC Charge Limit Valve
• Delayed engagement • Low converter pressure
• Repeated converter failure
• Overheated fluid
Front Side Back Side
Solenoid Modulator Valve
• Low solenoid feed pressure to SL &
SLT solenoid
• Insufficient pressure rise

• Low TCC pressure

TCC Relay Valve

• Low TCC pressure
• TCC slip codes

C4 Relay Valve
• C4 Clutch burned
• 4th & 6th Gear shift concerns
• Poor shift quality
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
168740-02K*


Sequence Valve
• Wrong gear starts
• Gear ratio codes


C1 Relay Valve
• Delayed engagement
• C1 Clutch burned
• Poor shift quality
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
168740-01K*

Cooler Return Lube Flow Pressure Regulator Valve End Plugs

Control Valve • Burnt clutches • Poor shift quality
• Inadequate lubrication • Low line pressure • Pressure loss
• Lube failures due to lack of cooler flow • High line pressure • Various concerns depending on
• Overheated fluid • Burnt transmission components location of leaking end plug
Replace with Sonnax Part No. Replace with Sonnax Part No. Replace with Sonnax Part No.
168740-08K 168740-06K 168740-10K*
Requires F-168740-TL8 & VB-FIX Requires F-168740-TL6 & VB-FIX  = Several Locations

*Part Numbers with an asterisk (*) are included in this Zip Kit.

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Critical Wear Areas & Vacuum Test Locations

Drop-In Zip Valve™
Parts 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.

Rear Valve Body • UA80E Shown

TCCRV & TCCV

Damper
• Lube failures • Cooler drain back
• Overheated fluid/converter
• Delayed engagement Solenoid Damper
Replace with Sonnax Part No. • Poor shift quality • Burnt clutches
168740-11K*
• Delayed engagement
• Low line pressure
• TCC apply & release concerns
• Loss of shift solenoid control pressure
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
168740-12K*

Solenoid Valve Body

UA80 Shown

B2/C1 One Way Check Valve

• Forward slip
• No Forward
• B2/C1 clutch failure
NOTE: Only on stop-start models.
Valve bodies without stop-start will have
open bores here.

Forward/Reverse Accumulators
• Slips in Forward & Reverse • Delayed engagement
• Poor shift quality • Harsh engagement
Replace with Sonnax Part No.168740-05K*

*Part Numbers with an asterisk (*) are included in this Zip Kit.

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OE Exploded View
Middle Valve Body (Front Side) • UA80E Shown
NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

Middle Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

101 Manual Valve
102 TC Charge Limit Valve
103 Solenoid Modulator Valve
104 SL4/SL3 Shuttle Ball
105 TCC Relay Valve
106 C4 Relay Valve
107 Sequence Valve
108 C1 Relay Valve
109 4-Way Check Valve
110 Pressure Regulator Valve
111 Cooler Return Lube Flow Control Valve

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Rear Valve Body • UA80E Shown

NOTE: 201 and 202 lineups are only for stop-start applications. If the transmission is not equipped with stop-start, the bores for 201 and 202 will be empty.

Rear Valve Body Descriptions 203

I.D. No. Description
201 B2 One Way Check Valve
202 C1 One Way Check Valve
203 TCC Relief Valve (TCCRV)
Transmission Cooler
204
Check Valve (TCCV)

201 204

202

Solenoid Valve Body • UA80E Shown

NOTE: Depending upon vehicle application, the OE springs shown may not be present.

Solenoid Valve Body Descriptions

309
I.D. No. Description
301 SLU Solenoid 301 310
302 SL5 Solenoid
302 311
303 SL6 Solenoid
304 SL4 Solenoid 303
312
305 SL3 Solenoid 304
306 SL1 Solenoid
305
307 SL2 Solenoid 313
308 SLT Solenoid 306
309 SL Damper & Springs 314
307
310 SLU Accumulator
311 SL Accumulator 308
312 Reverse Accumulator
313 Forward Accumulator
314 STL Accumulator

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