Toyota/Lexus A750E, A750F, A760E, A760F, A760H,

A761E, A960E, A960F, AB60E, AB60F ZIP KIT®

PART NUMBER A750E-A761E-ZIP QUICK GUIDE
Parts are labeled here in order of installation. See other side of sheet for details on kit contents.
CAUTION! Step 5 must confirm
OE application and sleeve size
installation Diagram Note: A761 Valve Body Shown.
first. See notes on page 2.
A750E/F Valve Bodies Vary.
Reuse OE Spring * A760E/F/H, A761E, A960E/F AB60E/F ONLY
5 ** A750E/F ONLY
Upper Valve Body
2 3 2 Upper Valve Body #2
4 2 **
2
*

*
2 * CAUTION! Steps 8 & 9:
2 CAUTION! Note
Must note locations the location
of adjustable steps ** 9 of OE
3 prior to removal. checkballs
See notes on page 2. during disassembly!
** Location and quantity
6 8 of checkballs varies
depending upon
*

vehicle application!
6 Reuse
OE
Spring 10

2 3 * Lower Valve
Lower Valve ** 2 Body
Body #2*
*

3
* 9
*

2
*

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

FOR STEPS 1–4: Place O-ring in shallow groove. Install end plugs with Step 7 R
 eplace OE B1
O-ring outboard.
Accumulator Piston
Step 1 Replace OE 9mm End Plug NOTE: Save OE springs, cap and retainer for reuse. Install piston,
O-ringed end first.
Packaging Pocket 1
Packaging Pocket 7
• End Plug, 9mm • O-Rings (2) 1 Extra
• Piston • O-Rings (2) 1 Extra

2 Replace OE 11mm End Plugs

Step Step 8 R
 eplace OE Boost Valve
Packaging Pocket 2
Assembly
• End Plugs, 11mm (9) • O-Rings (15) 6 Extra
NOTE: Prior to removal, note the position of the adjustable step
NOTE: Seven end plugs are used in A750E/F units, while nine end on the OE boost sleeve. Reuse OE retainer and make sure it is set
plugs are used in A760E/F/H & A761E, A960E/F. at the same step location on the Sonnax boost sleeve.
Packaging Pocket 8

Step 3 Replace OE 12mm End Plug • Sleeve • Boost Valve • Reverse Boost Valve
Packaging Pocket 3
• End Plugs, 12mm (3) • O-Rings (4) 1 Extra • Bolt (1) Step 9 R
 eplace OE Accumulator
NOTE: Bolt used as tool for installation of threaded end plug into bore
in lower valve body.
Control Plunger Assembly
NOTE: This lineup is in different locations based upon transmission type.
Packaging Pocket 9
Step 4 Replace OE 14mm End Plug • Plunger Valve • Shims (4) Selective • Sleeve
Packaging Pocket 4

NOTE: Detailed instructions and illustrations on page 8 of
• End Plug, 14mm • O-Rings (2) 1 Extra installation and testing booklet.
Prior to removal, note the position of the OE retaining pin on the step of
the OE castellated plunger sleeve. Save the OE retaining pin and spring
Step 5 Replace OE Lockup Control (between valve and sleeve bore) for reuse. Refer to chart for shim assem-
bly details.
Plunger Valve & Sleeve After correct number of shims are installed over the long stem of Sonnax
 NOTE: Verify OE application and sleeve OD per chart.
plunger valve, place OE spring over long stem of Sonnax plunger valve.
Install this valve/shim/spring assembly into Sonnax sleeve, spring end
For AB60E/F applications, remove valve from .602" dia sleeve and first. Push assembly into bore and secure with OE retaining pin.
install with .616" dia. sleeve. Reuse OE spring with all applications.
Packaging Pocket 5 OE Sleeve Notch Pin Location Install This Many Shims
Deepest 0
• Valve/Sleeve Assembly (.602" dia. sleeve) A750E/F, A761E, A960E/F
2nd Deepest 1
• Sleeve (.616" dia.) A760E/F/H, AB60E/F
Middle 2
2nd Shallowest 3
Step 6 Replace OE Solenoid Shallowest 4
Modulator Valve Lineup
NOTE: This lineup is in different locations based upon transmission type.
Save OE retainer for reuse. Install Sonnax sleeve/valve assembly with
Step 10 Replace OE Checkballs
sleeve end face notches inboard and long valve stem outboard. Install
Sonnax spring over valve stem. Push the end plug in, stepped end first,  NOTE: For best results, note location of OE checkballs prior to
fitting the spring into the spring pocket. Secure with OE retainer. valve body disassembly. Checkball quantities and locations vary with
specific valve body applications.
Packaging Pocket 6
Packaging Pocket 10
• Valve • Sleeve • Spring • End Plug
Checkballs, .218" dia. (20)

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PART NUMBER A750E-A761E-ZIP INSTALLATION & TESTING BOOKLET

A750 Series 5-Speed, 7 Solenoids A760 Series 6-Speed, 9 Solenoids

A750E Shown A761E Shown

Upper Valve Body Upper Valve Body Cover
Casting # Casting #
 Upper Valve Body 

Lower Valve Body

Casting # Under Solenoid

*Solenoid size, connector color and orientation can vary.

SLT** Lower Valve Body

SL1** Casting #
S1
S2
S3 S2 S4 S1 SR SL1 SLT

SLU**
SR SL2** A750E Shown
A761E Shown
SLU**
** SL2
 Lower Valve Body 

A761E, A960E, A760 & AB60E Valve Body ID

All of the solenoid ID and locations are the same. The only easy way to tell these units apart is the casting numbers.

Valve Body Large Lower Large Upper Small Lower Small Upper Small Lower Small Upper Large Plate
Proper identification Type Casting # Casting # Casting # Casting # Plate Code Plate Code Code
of this valve body
is critical! A760** 89030 89060 89010 89020 F04 F09 F12
A761 8870 8870 8870 8870 F02 F03 F04
**NOTE: For a quick
identification the SLU connector A960 8840 8840 8840 8840 S03 S02 S03
is Blue on these models.
AB60** 89030 89060 89010 89020 F04 L01 L01

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Bolt Locations & Torque Specifications Reset Memory

The Engine Control Module (ECM) in these transmis-
Valve Body Valve Body to Case Bolts Oil Filter Bolts
Disassembly Bolts sions adapts to the conditions of the engine and trans-
Bolt Color Bolt Bolt Color Bolt mission assemblies. When replacing the engine, trans-
Bolt Color Bolt Code Length Code Length
Code Length mission, valve body or the ECM you must reset the
1 Red 25mm 7 Purple Various memory so that the ECM can adapt to new conditions.
A Pink 20mm
2 Green 36mm Torque to 7 ft-lb
B Teal 25mm
Follow OE procedures to reset the memory. Afterwards,
3 Blue 45mm follow the OE road test procedures.
C Orange 32mm Solenoid Bolts
4 Brown 50mm
D White 40mm Bolt Color Bolt Flex Lockup Clutch Control
Torque to 8 ft-lb Code Length
E Yellow 45/50mm The ECM regulates the SLU solenoid to provide an
5 Lt. Blue 11.5mm intermediate mode between the On/Off operation of
F Black 60mm
Torque above to 57 in-lb
the converter clutch in the low-to-mid-speed range.
G Olive 64mm This is for improved fuel economy. Lockup control is
6 Peach 12mm prohibited if the brake is depressed, the accelerator pedal
H Gray 76mm
Torque above to 7 ft-lb is released or engine coolant temperature is below 140°F.
Torque to 57 in-lb

A750 Series Valve Bodies A760 & A960 Series Valve Bodies
(A750E shown) (A761E shown)

NOTE: This bolt location varies

Figure 1 • A760 Series = 25mm Figure 3
• A960 Series = 20mm

B
B E BA E
B
D E F H
E B E
G
B B
C C
D E E D G
C E C G
B G E
D D
D E E G G
C B B G B
C B
C C
D D D D
A D D A
B B D D D D
B B

Upper Valve Body, Valve Body Disassembly - Bolt Locations Upper Valve Body, Valve Body Disassembly - Bolt Locations

Figure 2 Figure 4

1 1 1 2 2
2
1 1 1 2 2 6 6 2
1 2 5 6 2
1 1 4 3 2
6 2
1 5 2
1 7 7 7 5
7
1 2 2
1
5 5
1 4
2 1
1 7 5 7
5 2 3
1
5 7
7
1 1
2 2

Lower Valve Body, Case Removal - Bolt Locations Lower Valve Body, Case Removal - Bolt Locations

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A750E/F Component & Solenoid Apply Figure 5 Solenoids Figure 6

Solenoid Valve Clutch Brake One-Way Clutch Resistance

Solenoid
Selector Position
S1 S2 SR SL1 SL2 SLU C1 C2 C3 B1 B2 B3 B4 F1 F2 F3 Ohms
P-Park ON ON A750 A760
Series Series
R-Reverse* ON ON    
S1 11-15 11-15
N-Neutral ON ON
1st ON ON   S2 11-15 11-15

2nd ON ON ON     SR 11-15 11-15

Drive
3rd ON ON     SL1 6 5.0-5.6
S5
4th* ON     SL2 6 5.0-5.6
5th* ON ON ON     SLU 6 5.0-5.6
1st ON ON  
SLT 6 5.0-5.6
Drive 2nd ON ON ON    
S3 – 11-15
S4 3rd ON ON    
S4 – 11-15
4th* ON ON    
1st ON ON   Test all at 68oF
Drive
2nd ON ON ON    
S4 CHART KEY:
3rd* ON     
 = In operation.

Drive 1st ON ON    = Applied but ineffective.
S2 2nd* ON ON ON       = Operates during engine

braking.
S1 1st* ON   
* = Engine braking occurs

A760, A960 & AB60 Series Component & Solenoid Apply Figure 7

Solenoid Valve Clutch Brake One-Way Clutch

Selector Position
S1 S2 S3 S4 SR SL1 SL2 SLU C1 C2 C3 C4 B1 B2 B3 B4 F1 F2 F3 F3
P-Park ON ON ON ON
R-Reverse* ON ON ON ON    
N-Neutral ON ON ON ON
1st ON ON ON ON    
2nd ON ON ON ON ON ON      
Drive 3rd ON ON ON ON ON      
S6 4th ON ON ON ON      
5th ON ON ON ON     
6th ON ON ON ON ON     
1st ON ON ON ON    
2nd ON ON ON ON ON ON      
Drive
3rd ON ON ON ON ON      
S5
4th ON ON ON ON      
5th ON ON ON ON     
1st ON ON ON ON    
Drive 2nd ON ON ON ON ON ON      
S4 3rd ON ON ON ON ON      
4th* ON ON ON ON      
1st ON ON ON ON    
Drive
2nd ON ON ON ON ON ON      
S3
3rd* ON ON ON ON     

Drive 1st ON ON ON ON    
S2 2nd* ON ON ON ON ON ON    
S1 1st* ON ON ON   

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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.

A750 Series • Lower Valve Body 1. Primary Regulator Valve

1 • Clutch failure • Soft/Harsh shifts
Block valve outboard with 22 7 • Low/High line pressure • Low line rise
.218" dia. checkball. • High line pressure in Reverse • Overheating
10 Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-04K
Requires F-147741-TL4 & VB-FIX

2. Boost Assembly
• Clutch failure • Soft/Harsh shifts
• High line pressure in Reverse • Overheating
• Low line rise in Drive • High/Low line pressure
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-01K*
16
3. Lockup Relay Valve
• TCC apply & release concerns • Shudder
• TCC apply codes • Burnt converter
• Overheating • Lube failures
15 Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-07K
2 Requires F-147741-TL7 & VB-FIX
11 21
Upper Valve Body
Block valve outboard with Seal port 4. Secondary Regulator Valve
Test
.218" dia. checkball. on back. 15 5 • Harsh lockup • TCC apply & release concerns
18 23 together. • Burnt converter • Lube failures
Seal port
17 12 Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-10K
on back. Requires F-147741-TL4 & VB-FIX

5. B1 Accumulator Piston
• Delayed engagement • Flare shifts
• Forward slip • Burnt clutches
4
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 57917E-19K*

6. Solenoid Modulator Valve

• Solenoid performance codes
• Bang shifts • TCC cycling
24 • Shift concerns • Bind-up
• Low control pressure • TCC slip
Block valve outboard with 8
.218" dia. checkball. 15 19 3
Seal port 15
on back. 7. Clutch Control Valve
Upper Valve Body No. 2 • Gear ratio codes
• Solenoid performance codes
• Harsh upshifts/downshifts
• Flare shifts

6 8. Lockup Control Valve

• TCC apply & release concerns • TCC codes
Inset: View of reverse • Harsh downshifts • RPM surge on coast
25 side of upper valve Replace with Sonnax Part No.
9 body. Similar location
147741-16K A750, A761 & A960 Series
on A760 series.
157740-16K A760 & AB60 Series
Requires F-147741-TL16 or F-157740-TL16 & VB-FIX
*Part numbers with an asterisk (*) are included in this Zip Kit. Other part numbers are available separately.

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15

25
20 10
5
For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
30
VACUUM
0 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
TEST

9. L
 ockup Control Plunger A760, A960 & AB60 Series • Lower Valve Body
Valve & Sleeve NOTE: A960 passages are slightly different, however vacuum test locations are the same.
• TCC codes • TCC apply & release concerns Block valve inboard with
• Harsh downshifts • Cycling TCC RPM .218" dia. checkball. 20
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
147741-37K A750, A761 & A960 Series
157740-37K A760 & AB60 Series 1

10. Accumulator Control Valve

• Harsh shifts • Shift codes • Shift concerns
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-24K
Requires 147741-TL24
16
11. A
 ccumulator Control
Plunger Valve & Sleeve
• Harsh shifts • Shift codes • Shift concerns
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-43K*
14 2
12. Brake Control Valve Upper Valve Body
• Burnt clutches • Harsh shifts • Flare shifts Seal port on back,
• Shift concerns except not for A960. 22 17 14 21 Test together.
5
18 14
19
13. B2 Accumulator Pistons
• 5-6 Harsh/Slip • 3-2 Harsh
• No engine braking in D2

14. & 15. End Plugs 4

• Various complaints depending on locations
of leaking end plug • Pressure loss
14. Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-30K
15. Replace with Sonnax Part No. 147741-31K

16. SLT Damper 13

• Harsh/Soft shifts • Loss of pressure control
8
Seal port 14 7 Seal port
on back. on back. 14 3 14
17. 1-2 Shift Valve
18. 2-3 Shift Valve
Lower Valve Body No. 2 Upper Valve Body No. 2
19. 3-4 Shift Valve
20. 4-5 Shift Valve 12 11
21. Clutch Apply Control Valve
22. Sequence Valve
23. Clutch Lock Valve
24
24. B1 Apply Control Valve
& Assembly
25. Coast Brake Relay Valve
NOTE: May not have a valve in this locaiton if upper
valve body #2 has a casting number of 89010. 6 26
10 21 14
26. C3 Apply Relay Valve
• Related shift concerns • Burnt clutches/brakes

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OE Exploded View
A750 Valve Body

Filter
Upper
Valve Body
No. 2
101

301

Lower
Valve Body
Check
Valve A750 Series Valve Body Descriptions
102
104 I.D. No. Description
107
101 Manual Valve
102 SLT Damper
Primary Regulator Valve (inboard)
103
Boost Assembly (outboard)
105
106 104 Clutch Control Valve
105 Clutch Apply Control Valve
Accumulator Control Valve (inboard)
103 106 Accumulator Control Plunger Valve
201
202 & Sleeve (outboard)
Upper 107 Sequence Valve
Valve Body
201 Solenoid Modulator Valve
202 Clutch Lock Valve
203 B1 Accumulator Piston
204 Secondary Regulator Valve
203 205 Lockup Relay Valve
Lockup Control Valve (inboard)
206 Lockup Control Plunger Valve
& Sleeve (outboard)
207 C3 Check Valve
208 3-4 Shift Valve
209 Brake Control Valve
210 2-3 Shift Valve
207
211 1-2 Shift Valve
209 B1 Apply Control Valve (inboard)
212 B1 Apply Control Plunger Valve &
206 Sleeve (outboard)
208
211 210 205 204 Coast Brake Relay Valve
212 301 Note: May not have a valve in this location if the upper
cover or upper valve body #2 casting number is 89010.

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A760, A960 & AB60 Series Valve Body NOTE: Checkballs are shown in proper location for
A760 series valve bodies. Reference page 8 for proper
302 304 checkball location in A960 series valve bodies.
Upper
301 303 Valve Body Upper
Valve Body
No. 2

305 401

A760, A960 & AB60 Series

Valve Body Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
101 Brake Control Valve
Accumulator Control Valve (inboard)
102 Accumulator Control Plunger Valve
311 309 & Sleeve (outboard)
308 103 SL1 Relay Valve
104 B1 Apply Relay Valve
314
307 306 105 Solenoid Modulator Valve
313 312
201 Manual Valve
310 Filter 202 SLT Damper
Primary Regulator Valve (inboard)
201 203
Boost Valve Assembly (outboard)
204 4-5 Shift Valve
Lower 301 B2 Accumulator Piston
Valve Body
302 Reverse Sequence Valve
303 Clutch Control Valve
304 Clutch Apply Relay Valve
305 B1 Accumulator Piston
Check 306 Secondary Regulator Valve
102 Valve 307 Lockup Relay Valve
103
Lockup Control Valve (inboard)
202 308 Lockup Control Plunger Valve
204 & Sleeve (outboard)
104
309 C3 Check Valve
101
310 1-2 Shift Valve
Lower
Valve Body
311 B4 Check Valve
No. 2 203 312 2-3 Shift Valve
313 3-4 Shift Valve
105 314 B2 Accumulator Piston
401 C3 Apply Relay Valve

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OE Exploded View
A960 Series Valve Body • Proper Check Ball locations

Upper Small Upper

Valve Body Valve Body

Detailed Instructions for Step 9 from Quick Guide

Figure 8
OE Sleeve Use This Many
 eplace OE Accumulator Control
R Notch Location Sonnax Shims
Plunger Valve & Sleeve Assembly Deepest Notch 0
2nd Deepest Notch 1
Middle Notch 2
2nd Shallowest Notch 3
Shallowest Step 4

Middle
2nd
Notch
Shallowest 2nd
Notch Deepest
Notch

Deepest
Shallowest Notch
Notch

OE Castellated Plunger Sleeve

Prior to removal, note the position
of the OE retaining pin on the
adjustable notch!

See chart for number of

Sonnax shims to add.

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