2004 - 2009 Cadillac XLR: 5L50-E Transmission Specifications
Fastener Specifications
Description of Usage | Ref No.* | Qty | Size | Specification | |
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Metric | English | ||||
Accumulator Housing to Valve Body | 318 | 12 | M6x1.0x30.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Channel Plate to Valve Body | 300 | 7 | M6x1.0x38.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Converter Housing to Case | 2 | 7 | M8x1.25x35.0 mm | 22 Y | 16 lb ft |
Drain Plug to Fluid Pan | 63 | 1 | M14x1.5x10.0 mm | 20 Y | 15 lb ft |
Extension Housing to Case | 35 | 7 | M8x1.25x35.0 mm | 22 Y | 16 lb ft |
Fluid Pan to Case | 65 | 20 | M6x1.0x16.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Front Control Valve Body to Top Channel Plate | 50 | 2 | M6x1.0x38.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Input Speed Sensor to Case | 45 | 1 | M6x1.0x20.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Output Speed Sensor to Case | 43 | 1 | M6x1.0x30.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Parking Pawl Actuator Bracket to Case | 609 | 2 | M8x1.25x25.0 mm | 22 Y | 16 lb ft |
Prop Shaft Flange to Output Shaft | 34 | 1 | M22x1.5x10.0 mm | 57 Y | 42 lb ft |
Torque Converter Housing Seal Bolt | 228 | 2 | M4x0.7x10.0 mm | 3.6 Y | 31.86 lb in |
Transmission Fluid Pump Cover to Torque Converter Housing | 240 | 6 | M6x1.0x40.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Transmission Fluid Pump Cover to Torque Converter Housing | 241 | 5 | M8x1.25x40.0 mm | 22 Y | 16 lb ft |
Transmission Level Hole Plug to Case | 36 | 1 | M18x1.5x12.0 mm | 20 Y | 15 lb ft |
Transmission Pressure Test Plug to Case | 40 | 1 | M10x1.0x8.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Valve Body to Case | 49 | 2 | M6x1.0x50.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Valve Body to Case | 51 | 6 | M6x1.0x50.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Valve Body to Case | 53 | 1 | M6x1.0x68.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
Valve Body to Channel Plate | 53 | 1 | M6x1.0x68.0 mm | 11 Y | 8 lb ft |
* Reference Number refers to the callout number on the disassembled view. |
Fluid Capacity Specifications
Application | Specification | |
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Metric | English | |
Transmission Fluid Capacity – Dry | 8.5 liters | 9.0 quarts |
(measurements are approximate) |
End Play Specifications (5L50-E)
Dimention B | Washer Thickness (mm) | Washer Thickness (in) |
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4.43 mm –4.68 mm (0.174 in – 0.184 in) | 1.55–1.70 | 0.061–0.066 |
4.68 mm –4.93 mm (0.184 in – 0.194 in) | 1.80–1.95 | 0.070–0.076 |
4.93 mm –5.18 mm (0.194 in – 0.203 in) | 2.05–2.20 | 0.080–0.086 |
5.18 mm –5.43 mm (0.203 in – 0.213 in) | 2.30–2.45 | 0.090–0.096 |
5.43 mm –5.68 mm (0.213 in – 0.223 in) | 2.55–2.70 | 0.100–0.106 |
5.68 mm –5.93 mm (0.223 in – 0.233 in) | 2.80–2.95 | 0.110–0.116 |
Clutch Piston Travel Specifications
Component | Product | Number Of Clutchs | Specification | |
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Metric | English | |||
Reverse Clutch (404) | 5L40-E/5L50-E | 6 | 0.98–1.43 mm | 0.039–0.056 in |
Direct Clutch (406) | 5L40-E | 8 | 1.41–1.86 mm | 0.056–0.073 in |
Direct Clutch (406) | 5L50-E | 10 | 1.67–2.12 mm | 0.066–0.083 in |
Low and Reverse Clutch (517) | 5L40-E | 10 | 1.72–2.17 mm | 0.068–0.085 in |
Low and Reverse Clutch (517) | 5L50-E | 12 | 1.93–2.38 mm | 0.076–0.094 in |
2nd Clutch (520) | 5L40-E | 10 | 1.47–1.92 mm | 0.056–0.076 in |
2nd Clutch (520) | 5L50-E | 12 | 1.64–2.09 mm | 0.065–0.082 in |
2nd Coast Clutch (528) | 5L40-E | 4 | 0.94–1.39 mm | 0.037–0.055 in |
2nd Coast Clutch (528) | 5L50-E | 6 | 1.15–1.60 mm | 0.045–0.063 in |
Intermediate Clutch (495) | 5L40-E | 6 | 1.13–1.58 mm | 0.044–0.062 in |
Intermediate Clutch (495) | 5L50-E | 8 | 1.39–1.84 mm | 0.055–0.072 in |
Overdrive Clutch (487) | 5L40-E/5L50-E | 6 | 1.60–2.05 mm | 0.063–0.081 in |
Forward Clutch (436) | 5L40-E | 6 | 1.20–1.65 mm | 0.047–0.065 in |
Forward Clutch (436) | 5L50-E | 8 | 1.41–1.86 mm | 0.056–0.073 in |
Coast Clutch (438) | 5L40-E | 6 | 1.17–1.67 mm | 0.046–0.066 in |
Coast Clutch (438) | 5L50-E | 8 | 1.43–1.93 mm | 0.056–0.076 in |
Clutch Plate Selection Specifications
Clutch | Number of Clutch Plates | ||
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All Models – except GBG | GBG | ||
5L40-E | 5L50-E | 5L40-E | |
Reverse Clutch (404) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Direct Clutch (406) | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Low and Reverse Clutch (517) | 10 | 12 | 10 |
2nd Clutch (520) | 10 | 12 | 10 |
2nd Coast Clutch (528) | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Intermediate Clutch (495) | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Overdrive Clutch (487) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Forward Clutch (436) | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Coast Clutch (438) | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Reverse Clutch Housing Selective Thrust Washer Specifications
Dimention X | Washer Thickness (mm) | Washer Thickness (in) |
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50.18 mm –50.36 mm (1.975 in – 1.982 in) | 2.53–2.68 | 0.099–0.105 |
50.36 mm –50.54 mm (1.982 in – 1.989 in) | 2.71–2.86 | 0.106–0.112 |
50.54 mm –50.72 mm (1.989 in – 1.996 in) | 2.89–3.04 | 0.113–0.119 |
50.72 mm –50.90 mm (1.996 in – 2.003 in) | 3.05–3.20 | 0.120–0.125 |
50.90 mm –51.08 mm (2.003 in – 2.011 in) | 3.25–3.40 | 0.127–0.133 |
51.08 mm –51.26 mm (2.011 in – 2.018 in) | 3.43–3.58 | 0.135–0.140 |
51.26 mm –51.44 mm (2.018 in – 2.025 in) | 3.61–3.76 | 0.142–0.148 |
51.44 mm –51.62 mm (2.025 in – 2.032 in) | 3.79–3.94 | 0.149–0.155 |
Intermediate and Overdrive Clutch Housing Retaining Ring Specifications
Dimention M | Retainer Ring Thickness (mm) | Retainer Ring Thickness (in) |
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0.85 mm –0.95 mm (0.033 in – 0.037 in) | 3.80–3.90 | 0.149–0.153 |
0.95 mm –1.05 mm (0.037 in – 0.041 in) | 3.70–3.80 | 0.145–0.149 |
1.05 mm –1.15 mm (0.041 in – 0.045 in) | 3.60–3.70 | 0.141–0.145 |
1.15 mm –1.25 mm (0.045 in – 0.049 in) | 3.50–3.60 | 0.137–0.141 |
Transmission Fluid Pump Specifications
Size Classification | Thickness (mm) | Thickness (in) |
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Important:
The fluid pump assembly has a selective rotor and slide components. These components are chosen based on pump body dimensions. Fluid pump rotor and slide components are available in five size classifications (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) with the following tolerances: |
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Rotor Selection | ||
1 | 17.948–17.961 | 0.7066–0.7071 |
2 | 17.961–17.974 | 0.7071–0.7076 |
3 | 17.974–17.987 | 0.7076–0.7081 |
4 | 17.987–18.000 | 0.7081–0.7086 |
5 | 18.000–18.013 | 0.7086–0.7091 |
Slide Selection | ||
1 | 17.948–17.961 | 0.7066–0.7071 |
2 | 17.991–17.974 | 0.7071–0.7076 |
3 | 17.974–17.987 | 0.7076–0.7081 |
4 | 17.987–18.000 | 0.7081–0.7086 |
5 | 18.000–18.013 | 0.7086–0.7091 |
Fluid Pump Body Depth | ||
1 | 17.978–18.012 | 0.7077–0.7091 |
2 | 17.978–18.025 | 0.7083–0.7096 |
3 | 18.004–18.038 | 0.7088–0.7101 |
4 | 18.017–18.051 | 0.7093–0.7106 |
5 | 18.030–18.064 | 0.7098–0.7111 |
Transmission General Specifications
Name | 5L40-E/5L50-E |
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RPO Codes | MV3 AWD, M82, MX5 AWD, M22 |
Production Location | Strasbourg, France |
Vehicle Platform (Engine/Transmission) Usage | D, E, Y |
Tranmission Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
1st Gear Ratio | 3.42:1 |
2nd Gear Ratio | 2.21:1 |
3rd Gear Ratio | 1.60:1 |
4th Gear Ratio | 1.00:1 |
5th Gear Ratio | 0.75:1 |
Reverse Ratio | 3.03:1 |
Torque Converter Size (Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine) | 245 mm / 258 mm |
Pressure Taps | Line Pressure |
Transmission Fluid Type | Dexron™ III |
Transmission Fluid Capacity (Approximate) |
Bottom Pan Removal Complete Overhaul: Dry 8.5 L (9.0 qt) |
Transmission Type: 5 | Five Forward Gears |
Transmission Type: L | Longitude Mount |
Transmission Type: 40 | Product Series |
Transmission Type: E | Electronic Controls |
Position Quadrant | P, R, N, D, 4, 3, 2 |
Case Material | Die Cast Aluminum |
Transmission Weight Dry | (161.0 lb) 73 kg |
Transmission Net Weight | (177.0 lb) 80.5 kg |
Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity |
Domestic: 454 kg Export: 1815 kg |
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |