Torque Converter: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transmission converter cover bolts.
3. Remove the transmission converter cover.
4. Mark the relationship of the converter to the flywheel.
5. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.





6. Remove the 3 bolts that attach the converter to the flywheel.


Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the bolts that attach the converter to the flywheel.
^ Tighten all of the bolts to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). Re-torque the first bolt after all three have been tightened.
2. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.





3. Install the converter cover.
4. Install the converter cover bolts.
^ Tighten the converter cover bolts to 13 Nm (15 inch lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle