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Torque Converter Replacement

Torque Converter Replacement



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Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .

2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.


1 Torque Converter
Warning

Only install the lift assist handles until it stops. Do not tighten. Over tightening the lift assist handles can cause damage to the torque converter.


Warning

Lower the torque converter straight down. Failure to lower the torque converter straight down could damage the torque converter clutch lip seal inside the torque converter clutch assembly.


Procedure

Check that the torque converter has reached the correct position by placing a steel ruler on the torque converter shell"s mating surface and measure the surface between the mating surface and the driving plate contact surface on the torque converter. The distance for the 2.8L LAU and 3.0L LF1 engines should be a minimum of 9 mm (0.35 in).


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