Torque Converter

Torque Converter

Removing

- Remove the transmission. Refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

- Place a suitable drain pan under the torque converter housing end of the transmission.


Verify that the transmission is secure on the lifting device or work surface, the center of gravity of the transmission will shift when the torque converter is removed creating an unstable condition.

The torque converter is a heavy unit. Use caution when separating the torque converter from the transmission.

- Pull the torque converter forward until the center hub clears the oil pump seal.

- Remove the torque converter from the transmission.

Installing






• Test the torque converter hub and drive notches for sharp edges, burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and notches with 320/400 grit sandpaper paper or crocus cloth, if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging the pump seal at installation.

- Lubricate the torque converter hub and oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.

- Place the torque converter into position in transmission.


Do not damage the oil pump seal or bushing while inserting the torque converter into the front of the transmission.

- Align the torque converter to the oil pump seal opening.

- Insert the torque converter hub into oil pump.

- While pushing the torque converter inward, rotate the converter until the converter is fully seated in the oil pump gears.

- Test the converter seating with a scale (1) and straightedge (2). The surface of the converter lugs should be 1/2 inch to the rear of the straightedge when the converter is fully seated.

- If necessary, temporarily secure the converter with C clamp attached to the converter housing.

- Install the transmission. Refer to => [ Transmission, Installing ] Transmission, Installing.

- Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid.