Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection

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Fig 1: View Of Torque Converter, Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal, Vent Pipe & Line Pressure Test Hole Plug

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Thoroughly clean the torque converter housing assembly, including threads, with clean solvent. Clean sealing surfaces. Inspect all threaded holes. If necessary, repair any thread damage.
1	Line Pressure Test Hole Plug CAUTION: Use care when tightening the line pressure test hole plug. Do not use a socket extension, which could cause side-loading and potentially crack the transmission case assembly. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 11 N.m (97 lb in)
2	A/Trans Vent Pipe
3	Trans Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal CAUTION: Refer to Seal Reuse Caution . Tip: Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement .
4	Torque Converter Bushing