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Torque Converter Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the O-ring to front reduction drive gear.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply CVTF to the O-ring.
  2. While holding the torque converter assembly by hand, carefully install it into the torque converter case.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip.
    • Do not damage the oil seal and O-ring.
  3. Insert the torque converter assembly along the splines completely by gently rotating it manually.
  4. Measure depth "A", from converter case end surface to drive plate contacting surface.

    Standard (A) (reference): 

    6.8 mm (0.268 in) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Depth "A" From Converter Case End Surface To Drive Plate Contacting Surface
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  5. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.