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Torque Converter Housing Installation

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    Fig 1: Locating Case Fluid Passage Seal
    GM894637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the case fluid passage seal (89).
  2. Install a NEW case fluid passage seal (89) into the transmission case assembly.
  3. Fig 2: Installing Torque Converter Housing Bolts
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  4. Apply RTV sealant to the torque converter housing assembly.
  5. Install the torque converter housing assembly to the transmission case assembly.
  6. IMPORTANT: Use LOCTITE™ 242 thread sealer on ALL bolt threads.
  7. Install the 11 - M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm bolts (1) and hand tighten.
  8. Install the 2 - M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm bolt/studs (2) and hand tighten.
  9. Install the 2 - M8 x 1.25 x 35 mm bolts (3) and hand tighten.
  10. Install the 1 - M8 x 1.25 x 45 mm bolt (4) and hand tighten.
  11. Install the 1 - M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm TORX 40 bolt (5) and hand tighten.
  12. Fig 3: Tightening Torque Converter Housing Bolts
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  13. Tighten the 15 torque converter housing bolts in sequence.

    Tighten:  Tighten the torque converter housing bolts to 23.5-35.3 N.m (17.33-26.00 lb ft).