Torque Converter: Installation
NOTE:
Check converter hub and drive notches for sharp edges, burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and notches with 320/400 grit paper or crocus cloth if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging the pump seal at installation.
- Lubricate converter hub and oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.
- Place torque converter in position on transmission.CAUTION:
Do not damage oil pump seal or bushing while inserting torque converter into the front of the transmission.
- Align torque converter to oil pump seal opening.
- Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
- While pushing torque converter inward, rotate converter until converter is fully seated in the oil pump gears.
- Measure the dimension from the end face of the housing to the torque converter to verify that the torque converter has been installed properly. The distance from the face of the bolt mounting boss to the face of the transmission case should be 8.55 mm (.33 in).
- Install the transmission. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid. Refer to FLUID, STANDARD PROCEDURE .