Torque Converter Installation and Holding Fixture Removal

Special Tools

• DT-03289-20  Holding Fixture Base Assembly
• DT-48989  Holding Fixture

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

1. Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

   Rotate the transmission so that the converter housing is up and secure with locking pin.

2. Torque Converter (1) - Install
3. After installing the torque converter (1), install a holding strap to secure the torque convertor (1) before rotating back to remove special tools.
4. Support the transmission with an overhead hoist attached to DT-48989  Holding Fixture (2).
5. Remove the DT-48989  Holding Fixture (2) with the Automatic Transmission Case (3) from the DT-03289-20  Holding Fixture Base Assembly (4)
6. Remove the DT-48989  Holding Fixture (2) from the Automatic Transmission Case (3).