Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Labor Times

2007 Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.2LSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
4T45E
Oil Leak, Diagnosis0.50.0BIncludes: Clean And Dry Outside Of Case And Operate Unit To Determine Point Of Leakage.
Transaxle, Diagnosis1.80.0AIncludes: Time To Hook-Up And Disconnect Test Equipment. Checking System For Fault Codes, Road Test And Hydraulic Pressure Test As Required.
4T65E
Oil Leak, Diagnosis0.50.0BIncludes: Clean And Dry Outside Of Case And Operate Unit To Determine Point Of Leakage.
Transaxle, Diagnosis1.80.0AIncludes: Time To Hook-Up And Disconnect Test Equipment. Checking System For Fault Codes, Road Test And Hydraulic Pressure Test As Required.
Replace
4T45E
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts6.00.0B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts6.64.7B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0B
4T65E
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts7.40.0B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts8.05.6B
NOTE
To R&R Driveplate, Add0.20.0B
To R&R Torque Converter, Add0.20.0B
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0B
Overhaul/Rebuild
4T45E14.810.6AIncludes: R&I Transaxle.
NOTE
To Overhaul Differential, Add1.00.8A
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0A
To Overhaul Valve Body, Add1.50.0A
4T65E18.213.3A
NOTE
To Overhaul Differential, Add1.00.8A
To Flush Cooler Lines, Add0.60.0A
To Overhaul Valve Body, Add1.50.0A
RENDER: 1.0x

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