Torque Converter

TORQUE CONVERTER





1. Keep transmission assembly horizontal on ATM holder (special tool).
2. Use special tool and a 10 mm bolt on torque converter as shown to hold it with both hands. Place it carefully into transmission case and make converter boss and pump gear mesh each other.

CAUTION:
^ Before installing converter, make sure that its pump hub portion is free from nicks, burrs or damage which may cause oil seal to leak.
^ Install converter as much straight as possible so as not to damage oil seal lip.
^ Do not crash converter to oil pump gear. Damage in gear, should it occur, may cause a critical trouble.

Special Tool (A): 09918-08210





3. After installation, check for the following.
- Clearance between converter boss (where drive plate is installed) to end surface of housing is within specification.
- Converter suns smoothly.

NOTE: To obtain clearance "a", take a measurement by using straightedge and vernier caliper as shown in figure and subtract thickness of straightedge from that measurement.

Clearance "a": 30.67 - 33.83 mm (1.21 -1.33 inch)