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Torque Converter End Play Inspection




Torque Converter End Play Inspection

Special Tools
* J 26900-13 - Magnetic Indicator Base
* J 8001 - Dial Indicator Set
* J 39195 - Converter End Play Check Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).




1. Place the J 39195 - converter end play check tool base into the torque converter assembly (1). The J 39195 - converter end play check tool will bottom itself on the face of the stator.
2. Insert the T-handle forcing screw of the J 39195 - converter end play check tool into the base and hand tighten.
3. Using the J 26900-13 - magnetic indicator base , position the J 8001 - dial indicator set so that the dial indicator tip is in the center of the J 39195 - converter end play check tool T-handle.
4. Push down on the J 39195 - converter end play check tool T-handle to bottom the stator.
5. Preload the J 8001 - dial indicator set.
6. Set the J 8001-3 - dial indicator to 0.
7. Pull up on the J 39195 - converter end play check tool T-handle.
8. Inspect the reading on the dial indicator. The total end play should be 0.0-0.38 mm (0.0-0.015 in).
9. Repeat this procedure several times in order to get an accurate measurement.
10. Remove the tools.