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Installation





Installation






Drive plate runout
If this runout is out of specification, replace drive plate with ring gear.






When connecting torque converter to transmission, measure distance "A" to be certain that they are correctly assembled.

Distance "A":
VG33E only:...................26.0 mm (1.024 inch) or more
VG33ER only:.....................25.0 mm (0.984 inch) or more






Install converter to drive plate.

After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that transmission rotates freely without binding.






Tighten bolts securing transmission.






Reinstall any part removed.






Check fluid level in transmission.

Move selector lever through all positions to be sure that transmission operates correctly. With parking brake applied, rotate engine at idling. Move selector lever through N to D, to 2, to 1 and to R positions. A slight shock should be felt by hand gripping selector each time transmission is shifted.

Perform road test.
Basic Inspection