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J 36850 Assembly Lubricant (or equivalent)

Fig 1: View Of Turbine Shaft O-Ring Seal & Turbine Shaft

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Apply J 36850 or equivalent to a new turbine shaft O-ring seal (520).
Apply J 36850 or equivalent to the turbine shaft (518) splines.
Install the turbine shaft O-ring seal (520) onto the turbine shaft (518).

Fig 2: View Of Torque Converter Assembly

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CAUTION: The torque converter weighs approximately 65 lbs. Personal injury may result if you lift the torque converter improperly.

Install the torque converter assembly (1).