if needed, i can look up the valve body details in my fsm
i think I really just needed the torque specs and tightening sequence.
I believe the youtube vids shows that as well.
the transgo stuff covers the check ball locations.
and the sonnax check balls are the "non shrinking" type.
the valve body spacer plate kit comes with new factory GM check balls, but they will shrink over time.
I only had a single check ball that was slightly smaller then the rest.
also that valve body separator plate i linked, i confirmed per Transgo instructions, this is the "updated" version.
something about being an upgrade from an earlier one, probably in 08.
my transmission already had it installed, but neat to confirm it.
another thing i didn't link.
Sonnax sells end plugs for the valve body.
they are a little better fitting and feature an O-ring.
this is to prevent leaking out the sides, and should help with overall shift quality as the plugs are known to vibrate and wear over time.
the workaround would be to install the plugs backwards when reinstalling (end with less wear).
I sprung for the end plug kit, didn't cost much.
I believe that's one of the things i bought locally since it's not in ebay or amazon shopping history.
Go to sonnax's website to find it, they also have some good articles and instructions listed there.
Stuff to read before you have the valve body on the bench.
Oh and i love the 6l80e
the fact you can pull the entire valve body like an alternator or water pump =
Older versions you needed to install check balls into the bottom of the transmission.
that means you either need to be very talented when installing the valve body, or just use some transmission assembly gel to hold them in place.
