AISIN AW TF-60SN, MINI 6F21WA, VW/AUDI 09G, 09K, 09M

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.

15 For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part

Lower Valve Body • 09G Shown
20 10
25
30 0
5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
VACUUM
TEST
Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

Solenoid Modulator Valve

• Code 734, 735, 729 • Kickdown slip/shock
Secondary Regulator Valve • 4th, 5th & 6th Slip
• TCC codes/slip/surge Replace with Sonnax Part No. Boost Valve
15741-18K Requires F-15741-TL18 & VB-FIX • Delayed Reverse
• TCC apply & release concerns
• Overheated fluid, bushings & converter • Low line rise in Reverse
Replace with Sonnax Part No. • B2 Brake clutches burned
15741-11K Requires F-15741-TL11 & VB-FIX • K3 Clutch burned
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
15741-51K
Main Pressure
Regulator Valve
• Low line in Drive/Reverse C1/K1 Clutch
• High line pressure in Reverse Control Valve
• Overheated fluid & TCC lining • Coastdown Neutral
• Bushing failure • Delayed Forward
Replace with Sonnax Part No. • Gear ratio & solenoid codes
15741-01K • K1/C1 Clutch burned
Requires F-15741-TL & VB-FIX
• Erratic shift timing

K2 Clutch Plug hole on

Control Valve
• 3-4 Flare • K2 Clutch burned
• Gear ratio & solenoid codes
• Erratic shift timing • Harsh shifts
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
 • Flare/Harsh shifts
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
15741-25K (sleeve/valve style)
other side. Requires F-15741-TL25 & VB-FIX or
15741-55K (oversized valve style)

Requires F-15741-TL55 & VB-FIX


15741-05K (Sleeve/valve style) B1 Clutch

Requires F-15741-TL5 & VB-FIX or
Control Valve
15741-57K (Oversized valve style)
Requires F-15741-TL57 & VB-FIX
• 1-2, 5-6 Flare • 2nd, 6th Slip
• Gear ratio & solenoid codes
• B1 Clutch burned
• Erratic shift timing
O-Ringed End Plugs
• Harsh shifts
• Shift concerns associated


with circuit pressure loss Replace with Sonnax Part No.

15741-61K Requires
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos. F-15741-TL61 & VB-FIX
15741-35K (Small, 9mm) = 
15741-36K (Large, 11mm) = 
NOTE: End plugs should be tested at the
retainer port. Sealing on opposite side of
casting is sometimes required.
K3 Clutch Control Valve
• 2-3, 4-5 Shift concerns • Slipping gears
Manual Valve • Delayed Reverse • K3 Clutch burned
• Delayed engagement • Gear ratio & solenoid codes
Spring Adjuster Plugs • Damaged valve body casting
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Soft/Flare/Long shifts • Low line pressure 15741-59K Requires F-15741-TL59 & VB-FIX
• Shift quality gets worse as temperature increases Replace with Sonnax Part No.
• Intermittent clutch/solenoid codes 15741-41 Requires F-15741-TL41 & VB-FIX

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 AISIN AW TF-60SN, MINI 6F21WA, VW/AUDI 09G, 09K, 09M

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.

20
15
10
For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part
Middle Valve Body • 09G Shown 25
30
VACUUM
0
5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
TEST
Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

K1 Switch Valve
• Erratic shift timing • Failsafe mode Use rubber mat
Main Relay Valve to seal through
• Harsh shifts • Burnt clutches
• No 4-5-6 passages shown
Use rubber mat • Overheated fluid • Ratio codes with dotted line.
• Gear ratio codes
to seal through • Slipping gears • Soft shifts
passages shown Replace with Sonnax Part No. 15741-70K
with dotted line. Requires F-15741-TL70 & VB-FIX
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 15741-63K
Requires F-15741-TL63
& VB-FIX

Lower Side Upper Side B1 Switch

B2 Relay Valve
Valve • Gear ratio &
• No Manual 1st solenoid codes
• No engine • Various shift
braking in concerns
manual 1st • No shift
Replace with
Sonnax Part No.
15741-50K
K3 Relay Valve Requires F-33741B-TL1
• Erratic shift timing & VB-FIX
• Failsafe mode
• Harsh/Soft shifts
• Burnt clutches K1 Relay
• Overheated fluid Valve
• Ratio codes • Gear ratio &
• Slipping gears solenoid codes
Replace with Sonnax • Various shift
Part No. 15741-63K concerns
Requires F-15741-TL63 • No shift
& VB-FIX Replace with
Sonnax Part No.
15741-49K
K2 Relay Valve Requires F-33741B-TL1

• Gear ratio & & VB-FIX

solenoid codes
• Various shift concerns
• No shift B2 Switch Valve
Replace with Sonnax • Delayed Reverse
Part No. 15741-49K • No Manual 1st
Requires F-33741B-TL1
& VB-FIX
B2 M1 O-Ringed End
Engagement Valve Lockup Plugs
Pressure • No engine braking in Relay Valve • Shift concerns associated
Cutback Valve Manual 1st • No lockup with circuit pressure loss
• Harsh/Flare shifts NOTE: Be sure the valve is in • TCC slip Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
• Harsh engagement the rest position as there is • Engine stall 15741-35K (Small, 9mm) = 
no spring. 15741-36K (Large, 11mm) = 
NOTE: End plugs should be tested at
the retainer port. Sealing on opposite
Use rubber mat to seal
side of casting is sometimes required.
through passages shown
with dotted line.

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 AISIN AW TF-60SN, MINI 6F21WA, VW/AUDI 09G, 09K, 09M

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.

15 For specific vacuum test information, refer to individual part

Upper Valve Body #1 • 09G Shown
20 10
25
30 0
5 instructions included in kits and available at www.sonnax.com.
VACUUM
TEST
Click on Sonnax part numbers to see more information.

**K2 Accumulator **K1 Accumulator

also connected. also connected. 3-4 Transition Valve
• Erratic shift timing • Failsafe mode
B1/K3 One Way Tilt casting to • Harsh shifts • Burnt clutches
Checkball Assembly the right to seat • Overheated fluid • Ratio codes
• No 2nd, 6th checkball.
• Slipping gears • Soft shifts
• No 3-5-R
Replace with Sonnax Part No.
15741-63K Requires F-15741-TL63 & VB-FIX
Tilt casting to
the left to seat
checkball. **B2 Accumulator
also connected.

O-Ringed **K3 Accumulator

connection.
End Plugs
• Shift concerns associated
with circuit pressure loss **Accumulator
Replace with Sonnax Part Nos. Piston Locations
15741-35K (Small, 9mm) =  • Poor shift quality • Forward slip
15741-36K (Large, 11mm) =  • Delayed engagement
NOTE: End plugs should be tested at Test both • Burnt clutches
the retainer port. Sealing on opposite passages Replace with Sonnax Part Nos.
side of casting is sometimes required. together. 15741-14K or 39741-42K

B1 Relay Valve K3 Control Valve

• Gear ratio & solenoid codes • Gear ratio & solenoid codes
• Various shift concerns • No shift • Various shift concerns • No shift
Replace with Sonnax Part No. Replace with Sonnax Part No.
15741-49K Requires F-33741B-TL1 & VB-FIX 15741-50K Requires F-33741B-TL1 & VB-FIX

Upper Valve Body #2 • 09G Shown

Lockup Clutch Control Valve Lockup Clutch
• RPM surging on light acceleration Check with valve Control Plunger Valve
fully stroked.
• TCC codes • TCC apply & release concerns • TCC codes • RPM surge on coast
• RPM surge on light acceleration • TCC apply & release concerns
• Harsh downshifts • RPM surge on coast • RPM surge on light acceleration
• Overheated fluid
Replace with Sonnax Part No. 15741-29K
Requires F-15741-TL29, F-15741-TL29PL & VB-FIX

Solenoid Modulator
Valve 2
• Code 734, 735, 729
Accumulator Piston Kit Check with valve • Kickdown slip/shock
N93 fully stroked. • 4th, 5th & 6th Slip
• Poor shift quality • Burnt clutches Accumulator
• Forward slip • Delayed engagement Connection Replace with Sonnax Part No.
15741-18K Requires F-15741-TL18,
Replace with Sonnax Part No. F-15741-TL29PL & VB-FIX
15741-14K

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 AISIN AW TF-60SN, MINI 6F21WA, VW/AUDI 09G, 09K, 09M

OE Exploded View
Lower Valve Body • 09G Shown

Steel
Check Valves

101
N92 Solenoid
102
104

N282 Solenoid

105

103
N283 Solenoid

106

N90 Solenoid Plastic

107 Check Valve

108

Steel
Check Valves

Lower Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

101 Solenoid Modulator Valve
102 Secondary Regulator Valve
103 Main Pressure Regulator & Boost Valve
104 C1/K1 Clutch Control Valve
105 K2 Clutch Control Valve
106 B1 Clutch Control Valve
107 K3 Clutch Control Valve
108 Manual Valve

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 AISIN AW TF-60SN, MINI 6F21WA, VW/AUDI 09G, 09K, 09M

OE Exploded View
Middle Valve Body (Bottom Side) • 09G Shown

Steel Check Valve

Checkball 201

211 202

210 203

204

Plastic
Check Valve 205

206

209
207
208

Middle Valve Body (Upper Side) • 09G Shown

Middle Valve Body Descriptions

I.D. No. Description

201 Main Relay Valve
202 B1 Switch Valve
203 K1 Switch Valve Plastic
Check Valve
204 K2 Relay Valve
205 K1 Relay Valve
206 B2 Switch Valve
207 B2 M1 Engagement Valve
208 Lockup Relay Valve
209 Pressure Cutback Valve
210 K3 Relay Valve
211 B2 Relay Valve

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 AISIN AW TF-60SN, MINI 6F21WA, VW/AUDI 09G, 09K, 09M

OE Exploded View
Upper Valve Body • #1 Exploded View • 09G Shown

Upper Valve Body #1

Accumulator Descriptions
I.D. No. Description
301 K3 Accumulator
302 K2 Accumulator
303 K1 Accumulator
304 B2 Accumulator 303 302

304 301

305

308

306
307

Upper Valve Body #1

Steel Valve Descriptions
Check Valves
I.D. No. Description
305 3-4 Transition Valve
306 K3 Control Valve
307 B1 Relay Valve
308 B1/K3 One Way Checkball Assembly

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 AISIN AW TF-60SN, MINI 6F21WA, VW/AUDI 09G, 09K, 09M

OE Exploded View
Upper Valve Body • #2 Exploded View • 09G Shown

401

Upper Valve Body #2 Accumulator Description

I.D. No. Description

401 N93 Line Pressure Control Accumulator

Steel
Check Valves

402

403

Upper Valve Body #2 Descriptions

Checkball
I.D. No. Description
402 Lockup Clutch Control Valve
403 Solenoid Modulator Valve 2

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