
6–2
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AT 500, 1500 SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
(6) The dial indicator reading must not ex-
ceed the values listed in Table 6–1. If the converter end
play exceeds the value listed, replace the torque con-
verter assembly.
c.
Leak Check
(1) To check for leaks, install leak test fix-
ture J 21369-E onto the converter (Figure 6–2). The
center body must be installed first, with its nut loos-
ened (toward top of body).
(2) Place the converter and the center body
in the fixture bracket. Tighten the nut firmly to seal the
center body in the torque converter hub.
(3) Pressurize the converter to 75 psi (517 kPa)
maximum. Submerge the pressurized assembly in water
and observe closely for bubbles that indicate leakage. If
the assembly leaks, replace it.
Figure 6–2. Pressurizing Torque Converter
for Leak Test
(4) Release the air from the torque converter
by pushing on the valve stem in the air fitting on the
center body.
d.
Inspection of Hub
(1) Inspect the converter hub seal and bush-
ing area for scoring, burrs, scratches and nicks. There
must be no cracks starting at the weld area.
(2) In order to pass inspection, the OD of the
hub in the bushing wear area must be 1.872–1.875 inch
(47.54–47.63 mm) for AT 500 Series (other than AT
543), and 1.999–2.000 inch (50.77–50.80 mm) for AT
1500 Series torque converters.
e.
Preparation for Reuse of Converter.
If the
torque converter is to be reused, flush the converter to
remove any foreign material.
6–4.
TORQUE CONVERTER
ASSEMBLY — AT 543 MODELS
a.
Preliminary Check of End Play.
Check the
torque converter for end play of internal components
as outlined in Paragraph 6–3
b
. Record the end play for
subsequent selection of spacer 10 (Foldout 7,A).
b.
Disassembly
(Foldout 7,A)
(1) Remove six retainers 3 and spacers 4
from cover 5.
(2) Remove the twenty-four nuts that retain
the converter front cover (Figure 6–3).
Figure 6–3. Removing (or Installing) Torque Converter
Cover Nuts (AT 543)
Table 6–1. Converter Turbine End Play
Converter
Max End Play
New Converter
0.016 inch (0.41 mm)
Used Converter
0.037 inch (0.94 mm)
WARNING!
Be sure all pressure is exhausted from the torque
converter before loosening the text fixture nut
and removing the test fixture.
H02913
J 21369-E
NUT
TORQUE
CONVERTER
CENTER BODY
AIR
GAUGE
H02914
FRONT COVER
SPACER
SPACER RETAINER
CONVERTER PUMP
NUT,
5
⁄
16
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