Converter Case: Installation

Check the appearance of each component and clean them.
Press-fit the oil seal to the converter case using ST.
NOTE: Use a new oil seal.

ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal To Converter Case Using Oil Seal Installer
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Install the front differential assembly and left and right side retainers to the case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly.
Remove the oil pump cover from the AT main case, and then adjust and check the backlash and tooth contact of the front differential. Refer to , REMOVAL , Oil Pump Cover. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or AT-04224 equivalent

Fig 2: Identifying Converter Case Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Install the converter case assembly without damaging bushing and oil seal.
NOTE: Use a new bolt for the oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe portions

Tightening torque:

Oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe portions

38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

Other than above

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
Install the three converter case mounting bolts (TORX®).
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

ST 18676AA020 TORX® WRENCH

Fig 3: Removing Converter Case Mounting Bolts Using Torx Wrench
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Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface, and then install it.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent

Tightening torque:

5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Mating Surface Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Install the turbine speed sensor 1. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Turbine Speed Sensor 1.
Install the ATF cooler pipe. Refer to , INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
Install the transmission hanger COMPL.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
Install the air breather hose. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
Install the torque converter assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly.
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.