Torque Converter Cover: Service and Repair
Torque Converter Cover Replacement (3.8L)Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the starter motor.
3. Remove the transmission brace bolts (5) attaching the left brace (4) to the engine block.
4. Remove the transmission brace nut (1) attaching the left brace (4) to the transmission.
5. Remove the left side transmission brace (4).
6. Remove the transmission converter cover bolt (3).
7. Remove the right side engine mount.
8. Remove the transmission brace bolts (2, 3) attaching the right brace (4) to the engine block.
9. Remove the transmission brace nut (6) attaching the right brace (4) to the transmission.
10. Remove the right side transmission brace (4).
11. Remove the transmission converter cover bolt (1).
12. Remove the transmission converter cover (5) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the transmission converter cover (5) to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the transmission converter cover bolt (1).
^ Tighten the transmission converter cover bolt (1) to 8.5 Nm (75 inch lbs.).
3. Install the right side brace (4).
4. Install the transmission brace nut (6) to the right side brace (4).
^ Tighten the transmission brace nut (6) to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the transmission brace bolts (2, 3) to the right brace (4) and engine block.
^ Tighten the transmission brace bolts (2, 3) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the right side engine mount.
7. Install the transmission converter cover bolt (3).
^ Tighten the transmission converter cover bolt (3) to 8.5 Nm (75 inch lbs.).
8. Install the left side brace (4) to the transmission.
9. Install the transmission brace nut (1) attaching the left brace (4) to the transmission.
^ Tighten the transmission nut to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the transmission brace bolts (5) attaching the left brace (4) to the engine block.
^ Tighten the transmission brace bolts (5) to engine block to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the starter motor.
12. Lower the vehicle.