Transmission appearance may differ, procedure is the same.
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External Parts
Torque Converter
How to Install the Torque Converter
Special Instructions
Installation of the torque converter is done with the
transmission in the horizontal position.
When installing the torque converter pilot, do not damage
the seal rings, O-ring, or input shaft seal rings.
Special Tools
Typical service mechanic tools are needed.
To Install
1.
Prepare the stator support seal for installation.
Cross seal ends, be careful not to crease seal. Seal
ends should touch when relaxed.
2.
Apply thin coat of lubriplate to seal ring and install
on stator support.
3.
Install two (2) lifting eyes in the torque converter
pilot holes.
4.
Align the marked input shaft lube slots, slowly set
the torque converter down the input shaft until the
snap ring groove is visible. You may need to wiggle
the converter gently.
5.
On the input shaft install the torque converter
retaining snap ring in the snap ring groove.
6.
Apply a thin coat of lubriplate to the input shaft
piston rings and install on the input shaft. Ring ends
need to be interlocked. Ring ends need to be
interlocked.
7.
Prepare the pilot seal rings for installation. Cross
seal ends, be careful not to crease seal. Seal ends
should touch when relaxed. Apply thin coat of
lubriplate to seal rings and install on pilot.
8.
To install a new O-ring, apply thin coat of lubriplate
and place in the O-ring groove.
9.
Align torque converter pilot with bolt holes and
gently tap with hammer to seat.
Note:
You can only use pilot O-ring once. If pilot is
misaligned, install new O-ring.
10.
Install the retaining capscrews, tighten to 23-30
Lb
f
·ft of torque.
Final Check
Make sure the retaining capscrews are properly torqued.
H/51-9
H/15-9
H/15-6
H/21-7
H/52-1
H/51-8
H/21-8
H/15-1
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