Converter Case

Converter Case

REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle.
2. Pull out the torque converter assembly.





3. Remove the input shaft.
4. Lift-up the lever on the rear side of connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.





5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
6. Remove the oil charge pipe.
7. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.





8. Remove the converter case aligning bolt, and then separate the transmission case and converter case by lightly tapping with plastic hammer.

NOTE:
^ Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bush inside the converter case by the oil pump cover.
^ Be careful not to loosen the rubber seal.





9. Remove the seal pipe.
10. Remove the differential assembly.
11. Remove the oil seal from converter case.

INSTALLATION
1. Check the appearance of each component and clean them.





2. Press-fit the oil seal to converter case using ST. ST 398437700 DRIFT
3. Install the differential assembly to case.
4. Install the left and right side retainers.





5. Install the new seal pipe to converter case.





6. Install the rubber seal to converter case.





7. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007)





8. Install the converter case without damaging bushing and oil seal.
Tightening torque: 41 Nm (4.2 kgf-cm, 30.4 ft. lbs.)
9. Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector to the stay.
10. Install the air breather hose.
11. Install the oil cooler pipe.
12. Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring.





13. Insert the input shaft with rotating it by hand lightly, and then check the protrusion amount.
Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 inch)
14. Install the torque converter assembly.
15. Install the transmission assembly into vehicle.

INSPECTION
Measure the backlash, and then adjust it within specification.