3T40

1. Start engine.
2. With engine at idle speed and the transaxle in "Park" or "Neutral", observe vibration.
3. Shut off engine.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
a. Converter shield attaching bolts.
b. Flywheel to torque converter attaching bolts.
c. Rotate torque converter; 120° (1/3 turn).

INSTALL OR CONNECT
a. Torque converter to flywheel bolts. Apply adhesive/sealant compound GM P/N 12345493 or equivalent to flywheel bolts.

Tighten
- Bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft). Hand start and tighten "net slot" bolt first. Hand start and tighten the two remaining bolts.

b. Transaxle converter cover bolts.

Tighten
- Bolts to 10 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Start engine and check for vibration. Repeat this procedure until the best possible balance is obtained by moving flywheel 120°.