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Converter Case

Converter Case

REMOVAL

1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
2) Remove the torque converter assembly.
3) Remove the transmission harness connector from stay.
4) Remove the turbine speed sensor 1.
5) Remove the air breather hose.
6) Remove the transmission hanger COMPL.
7) Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
8) Remove the converter case attachment bolts.
9) Lay along the transmission body, and then remove the oil pan.
10) Remove the three converter case mounting bolts (TORX(R)).
ST 18676AA020 TORX(R) WRENCH





11) Separate the converter case by lightly tapping with plastic hammer.
12) Remove the front differential assembly.
13) 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 the converter case using ST.

NOTE:
Use a new oil seal.

ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER





3) Install the front differential assembly and left and right side retainers to the case.
4) Remove the oil pump cover from the AT main case, and then adjust and check the backlash and tooth contact of the front differential.
5) Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.

Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent





6) Install the converter case assembly without damaging bushing and oil seal.

NOTE:
Use a new bolt for the oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe portions

Tightening torque:
Oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe portions
38 Nm (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)
Other than above
41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

7) Install the three converter case mounting bolts (TORX(R)).

Tightening torque:
41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

ST 18676AA020 TORX(R) WRENCH





8) Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface, and then install it.

Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent

Tightening torque:
5 Nm (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)





9) Install the turbine speed sensor 1.
10) Install the ATF cooler pipe.
11) Install the transmission hanger COMPL.

Tightening torque:
41 Nm (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

12) Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
13) Install the air breather hose.
14) Install the torque converter assembly.
15) Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle.

INSPECTION

Measure the backlash, and then adjust it to be within specification.