Torque Converter Assembly: Installation

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When the oil pump shaft is removed, install the shaft to converter case.
Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter assembly, and make sure the clip is secured on the groove.
Apply ATF to the O-ring and insert on the input shaft while rotating the shaft slowly by hand.
Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Input Shaft Normal Protrusion
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While holding the torque converter assembly by hand, carefully install it to the converter case. Take care not to damage the bushing. Do not allow the oil pump shaft bushing to touch the starter shaft part of the oil pump cover inappropriately.
Slowly rotate the shaft by hand to engage the splines securely, then check that is within dimension A.
Dimension A:

2.7 - 2.9 mm (0.106 - 0.114 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Input Shaft
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Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >