Torque Converter Assembly Installation

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Tools Required

J 21366 Converter Holding Strap

Fig 1: Rotating Transmission

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Rotate the transmission so the converter housing is facing up.

Fig 2: Installing Torque Converter Assembly

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Install the torque converter assembly (1). Rotate the torque converter assembly (1) in order to engage the turbine shaft, the stator shaft, and the lugs onto the oil pump drive gear.
Install the J 21366 in order to hold the torque converter assembly (1) in place while moving the transmission assembly. Remove the J 21366 prior to installing the transmission into the vehicle.