Torque Converter: Service and Repair

Torque Converter and Torque Converter Support Hub Replacement

NOTE: Replace the torque converter support hub with a new one whenever the torque converter is replaced. Do not reuse the old torque converter support hub.

1. Remove the transmission assembly.
2. Remove the torque converter.





3. Remove the drive plate (A) and washer (B).





4. Remove the torque converter support hub (C).

NOTE:
^ The motor rotor contains very strong magnets and should be handled with special care.
^ Keep pieces of metal and all foreign particles out of the motor rotor during the transmission removal.

5. Inspect the drive plate, and replace if it is damaged.
6. Make sure that the replacement torque converter (A) and torque converter support hub (B) are marked with the letter M.

NOTE: Replacement torque converter and torque converter support hub come with marked the letter M. Always use these replacement parts marked with the letter M, do not use both of the torque converter and the torque converter support hub except marked with the M.





7. Install the new torque converter support hub on the motor rotor.
8. Install the drive plate and washer, and tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern in two or more steps.
9. Install the torque converter on the mainshaft with the new O-ring.
10. Install the transmission assembly.