Converter Case

REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.





3. Remove the input shaft.





4. Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
5. Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
6. Remove the air breather hose.
7. Remove the oil charge pipe.
8. Remove the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes.





9. Lightly tapping the converter case with plastic hammer, separate the transmission case and converter case.

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing inside the converter case by the oil pump cover.
^ Be careful not to lose the rubber seal.





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

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





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





5. Install the new seal pipe to the converter case.





6. Install the new rubber seal to the converter case.





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





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





13. Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.
Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 inch)
14. Install the torque converter clutch assembly.
15. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle.

INSPECTION
Measure the backlash and adjust to within specifications.