[SOLVED] - It was just a spring that was in the seal that got pushed out when I put the cover back on.

2008 Chevy HHR LT 2.2L - 4T45-E Transmission

I really need someone's help on identifying this 4T45-E transmission part and where I might be able to find a new one. I was replacing the solenoids in my transmission by taking off the side cover and I got them all switched out. I was tightening the side cover bolts down and I heard a pop that sounded like something hit the side cover and when I went to check the axle seal I seen this (the picture is below). I have no idea where this came from. I seen this video on YouTube:


It looks like the part he takes off at 8:39, but he doesn't talk much about it (I thought he called it a latch); also the transmission worked on was a 4T40-E It looks like a spring to me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

That is not it. It is called "manual valve link.
#802 here:

 

Take your cover back off.

 

Your seal is mispositioned also.

 

I'm going to, but I'd like to reorder the part first because it looks like a spring, so I'm sure it's ruined.

 

And the link is nowhere near the Axle seal, so it doesn't seem like it would be that.

 

Thanks. It seems like the manual valve link is solid, but what is stuck is a spring?

 

Thanks. It seems like the manual valve link is solid, but what is stuck is a spring?

 

Maybe you should watch video for the transmission you're actually working on. If you take the cover off, we can see the part better, and be better able to identify it.

 

Your seal is bad and needs to be replaced.