Forklift transmission components: identify the assembly and repair part

Forklift transmission components: identify the assembly and repair part

Separate a torque converter, control valve, clutch pack, solenoid, sensor, oil pump or seal kit by the exact transmission version and its interfaces.

transmission identification reference

15583-80211 transmission control-valve reference, not a complete transmission. Ports, calibration and exact transmission compatibility remain to confirm.

The transmission architecture changes the parts list

An engine-driven manual gearbox, a torque-converter powershift transmission and an electric traction reduction unit are not interchangeable assemblies. Record the complete truck model and serial number, then the transmission model, assembly number and suffix.

Dana documented the Spicer TE30 as a powershift design with a lock-up torque converter and clutch lubrication control. It is an example of a particular manufacturer architecture, not a fitment reference for the Authpart valve shown here.

The label identifies reference 15583-80211. The photo shows the valve body and packaging; it does not establish the port specification, actuation details or compatibility with a particular transmission. View full photo

Choose the component before comparing dimensions

Transmission-component identification checklist
Component Information to compare What appearance cannot confirm
Torque converter Converter reference, input spline and pilot, output connection, mounting pattern and overall dimensions Internal specification, lock-up arrangement and match to the engine/transmission combination
Control valve Valve reference, port layout, mounting pattern, selector or electrical actuation and connector Hydraulic calibration and the supported transmission revision
Clutch pack or friction plate Pack reference, plate count, OD/ID, thickness, teeth or spline and mating steel plates Friction material, stack specification and required operating clearance
Solenoid Body and coil references, rated voltage, connector keying, pin count and mounting Electrical control characteristics, normal state and hydraulic function
Speed or position sensor Sensor reference, installation position, thread or flange, tip length and connector Signal type, pin assignment and controller compatibility
Transmission oil pump Transmission and pump references, drive connection, rotation and mounting/ports Displacement, pressure capability and lubrication-system suitability
Seal or repair kit Exact assembly revision, seal locations, groove/shaft sizes and itemized kit contents Seal material and whether the kit includes every required repair part

Information that makes a repair-part request usable

Use the transmission model, assembly number and revision to identify the requested component first; its own interfaces and dimensions are the next comparison. Before the order is accepted, resolve the specification that photographs cannot establish for that component—such as control-valve calibration, clutch-stack specification, sensor signal or kit contents—against the exact transmission application. A matching casting or outer dimension is not that final verification.

Send the transmission nameplate and a wide photo before close-ups of numbers, ports, input/output shafts and connectors. For an internal part, include its location in the parts drawing if available. A casting number may identify a housing rather than the finished assembly.

Describe the required item and the observed symptom separately. A symptom alone does not prove which component needs replacement. Inspection, removal and measurements must follow the truck service instructions and be performed by qualified personnel.

  • State manual, powershift or electric reduction drive if known; “I do not know” is acceptable.
  • Include the requested quantity, single component versus complete kit, and destination.
  • Provide measured values with units; do not infer a gear ratio, coil voltage or seal specification from truck tonnage.

Ask about the part you need

A part number is optional. Start with the information you have.

Technical references

Manufacturer references describe particular products or families. They do not establish Authpart stock or compatibility with your truck.

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