Torque Converter: Service and Repair

NOTE:
^ Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to the seals.
^ Other greases result in operating problems of the hydraulic controls.

COMPONENT NOTES AND INFORMATION
1. Torque converter
- Secure to prevent falling out when transmission removed
- Examining. Testing and Inspection
- Code letters. Application and ID
2. Seal
3. Thrust ring
- Behind seal
- Replace if damaged

INSTALLATION
- Push torque converter hub through seal onto transmission shaft as far as first stop.
- Press torque converter by hand into torque converter bell whine rotating it until the recess of torque converter hub engages in pump gear shaft and torque converter is felt to slip into place.

Installation dimension





If the torque converter incorrectly installed, the distance between the faces of the threaded hole at the torque converter and the contact face of the torque converter bell is about 23 mm (29/32 inch).

If the torque converter is not fully installed, this distance is about 11 mm (7/16 inch).

CAUTION: If the torque converter is not correctly installed, the ATF pump shaft will be destroyed when the transmission is connected to the engine.