Torque Converter Removal and Holding Fixture Installation (6L50)

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Fig 1: Torque Converter And Holding Fixture Component View

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Torque Converter Assembly
2	Transmission Case Assembly Tip: Rotate the transmission so that the converter housing is up and secure with locking pin. Allow any remaining transmission fluid to drain from the case extension. Some transmission cases will not have the boss to enable the use of DT-48989 . See Special Tools . Special Tools DT-48067 Holding Fixture Adapter. See Special Tools . DT-48989 Holding Fixture. See Special Tools . J 3289-20 Holding Fixture Base Assembly. See Special Tools . J 8763-B Holding Fixture. See Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Torque Converter Assembly

Transmission Case Assembly
Tip:

Rotate the transmission so that the converter housing is up and secure with locking pin.
Allow any remaining transmission fluid to drain from the case extension.
Some transmission cases will not have the boss to enable the use of DT-48989 . See Special Tools .

Special Tools

DT-48067 Holding Fixture Adapter. See Special Tools .
DT-48989 Holding Fixture. See Special Tools .
J 3289-20 Holding Fixture Base Assembly. See Special Tools .
J 8763-B Holding Fixture. See Special Tools .