Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

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Align the holes by turning torque converter.
Insert a screwdriver from the starter installation hole, and lock the drive plate.

CAUTION:

Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.

Fig 1: Tightening Torque Converter Nuts

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Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.
Tightening Torque

B: 34-61 N.m {3.5-6.2 kgf.m, 25-45 ft.lbf}