4L60E 4L65E [04-UP] Automatic Transmission Filter Stepped 4WD

Fluid circulation in the 4L60E, 4L65E, and 4L70E depends on an Automatic Transmission Filter that matches both the transmission family and the drivetrain layout, and this stepped Automatic Transmission Filter is built specifically for the 4-wheel drive versions of those units from 1998 onward. What sets it apart from other Automatic Transmission Filters in the same transmission family is the stepped inlet geometry, which is required in 4WD applications where a flat Automatic Transmission Filter will not seat correctly and will cause immediate fluid pickup problems.

This is a single-piece listing. The box contains one stepped Automatic Transmission Filter and nothing else. There are no gaskets, no seals, no clutch packs, no bands, and no additional hardware included. If your job calls for a full overhaul, this Automatic Transmission Filter covers only one item on that parts list, and the rest will need to be sourced separately. Knowing that before ordering saves a return.

The 4L60E automatic transmission family has been in production in multiple configurations across many years, and not every unit in this family takes the same Automatic Transmission Filter. The stepped style is the correct choice when the unit drives all four wheels. Installing a non-stepped Automatic Transmission Filter in one of these 4WD units will result in improper seating and compromised fluid suction, which can damage the pump within a short operating period.

At 1 lb, this Automatic Transmission Filter ships light but should be handled with care to avoid deforming the inlet neck before installation. Before placing your order, cross-check three things: the transmission code stamped or tagged on the unit must be 4L60E, 4L65E, or 4L70E; the drivetrain must be 4-wheel drive requiring a stepped Automatic Transmission Filter; and the model year must fall within the 1998-and-up range this part covers.

• This stepped Automatic Transmission Filter addresses restricted fluid flow in 4-wheel drive automatic transmission units built from 1998 onward on the 4L60E, 4L65E, and 4L70E family.
• This listing is for the Automatic Transmission Filter only. It does not include seals, gaskets, bands, clutch discs, steels, or any rebuild kit. Verify what else your job requires before ordering.
• The stepped design on this Automatic Transmission Filter is specific to 4-wheel drive configurations within the 4L60E family. A flat or non-stepped Automatic Transmission Filter will not seat correctly in these units, so confirming the style before ordering helps avoid a fitment issue.
• Contents: 1 stepped Automatic Transmission Filter, 4WD application. Item weight: 1 lb. No additional components are packed with this part.
• Before ordering, confirm your transmission code is 4L60E, 4L65E, or 4L70E, that the unit is a 4-wheel drive configuration requiring a stepped Automatic Transmission Filter, and that the vehicle was built 1998 or later.

What's in the box

• 1 x Automatic Transmission Filter, 4L60E 4L65E Stepped 4WD

Compatible vehicles

• Fits Silverado 1500 [04-13], Sierra 1500 [04-13], Silverado 2500 [04-05], Sierra 2500 [04-05], Tahoe [04-10], Yukon [04-09], Suburban 1500 [04-08], Yukon XL 1500 [04-08], Avalanche [04-08], Escalade [04-06], Express [04-14], Savana [04-14], TrailBlazer [04-09], Envoy [04-09], Rainier [04-07], Ascender [04-08], 9-7X [05-09], Colorado [04-12] (diff. filter), Canyon [04-12] (diff. filter), H3 [05-10], SSR [04-06], Astro [04-05], Safari [04-05], S10 Blazer [04-05], Jimmy [04-05], S10 [04], Sonoma [04], Corvette [04-05], GTO [04-06], H2 [04-07].