12. Converter Housing/Front Support Removal

Converter Housing/Front Support Removal





Notice: The bolts used to install the torque converter housing and rear cover to the main housing are similar in size and color. The rear cover bolts are, however, shorter than the torque converter housing bolts. Installing torque converter housing bolts into the rear cover may damage the main housing. To help avoid torque converter housing bolts from being installed into the rear cover and vice versa, store the bolts separately. These bolts must be installed into their correct locations to help avoid main housing damage.

1. Remove 18 bolts (1), one bolt (2), and one bolt (3).





Caution: The torque converter housing/front support dry weights are approximately 27 kg (60 lbs.). To help avoid personal injury and/or property damage:
^ Use caution when installing, removing, or moving the converter housing/front support.
^ Get help when lifting the converter housing/front support.
^ Assistance from a hoist or another person may be required.
^ Make sure lifting equipment can properly support the converter housing/front support module.

2. Attach a sling to the converter housing (1).
3. Attach a hoist to the sling.
4. Remove the converter housing/front support module (1) from the main housing (4) and the turbine shaft (2).
5. Place the converter housing/front support module on the work table.
6. Remove the sling.
7. Remove and discard the main housing/separator plate gasket (3).