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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (M5U with LT4 Engine) , Transmission Replacement (M5N with LGX Engine)  and/or Transmission Replacement (M5N with LTG Engine) 
  2. Remove the converter holding strap (1) DT-21366  Converter Holding Strap from the transmission.
    Fig 1: Torque Converter
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  3. Place a drain pan under the front of the transmission.
  4. Remove the torque converter (2) from the transmission.