Torque Converter - Seated Measurement
90subaru03NUMBER * 16-43-90
DATE 07-30-90
APPLICABILITY ALL LEGACY WITH 4EAT TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT: TORQUE CONVERTER SEATING
The torque converter must be fully seated in the transmission housing prior to reassembly with the engine or damage to the transmission will result.
Protrusion of torque converter:
When the torque converter is fully seated measurement (a) shown below will be between 1 mm - 3 mm. If it is not fully seated the reading will be approximately 8 mm larger.
Assembly instructions can be found in the 1990 Legacy Service Manual Section 3-2 (W4B7) page 120.
NOTE: The engine and transmission should never be pulled together by using the bell housing mounting bolts.
* THIS BULLETIN REPLACES INCORRECTLY NUMBERED 16-40-90, DATED 07-30-90.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REMAINS THE SAME.