Torque Dampener Removal

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Fig 1: Torque Dampener

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Callout	Component Name
1	Lock Pin WARNING: Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury. WARNING: Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 183 Kg (403 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly. Tip: Ensure the J 3289-20 holding fixture is mounted to a bench that is properly supported and will support the weight of the transmission assembly without tipping. J-39890 adapter and an engine stand can be used as an alternative method for supporting the transmission during repairs. Special Tools J 3289-20: Holding Fixture Base Assembly J-39890: Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	J 21366 Converter Holding Strap
3	Automatic Transmission Torque Dampener Assembly CAUTION: Only install the lift assist handles until it stops. Do not tighten. Over tightening the lift assist handles can cause damage to the torque dampener housing. CAUTION: Failure to raise the torque dampener assembly straight up could damage the torque dampener clutch lip seal inside the torque dampener clutch assembly. Special Tools: J 46409: Torque Dampener Lifing Handles For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Lock Pin

WARNING: Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury.

WARNING: Handle with care, the transmission assembly weighs over 183 Kg (403 lbs). Bodily injury could occur if not handled properly.

Tip: Ensure the J 3289-20 holding fixture is mounted to a bench that is properly supported and will support the weight of the transmission assembly without tipping. J-39890 adapter and an engine stand can be used as an alternative method for supporting the transmission during repairs.

Special Tools

J 3289-20: Holding Fixture Base Assembly
J-39890: Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

J 21366 Converter Holding Strap

Automatic Transmission Torque Dampener Assembly

CAUTION: Only install the lift assist handles until it stops. Do not tighten. Over tightening the lift assist handles can cause damage to the torque dampener housing.

CAUTION: Failure to raise the torque dampener assembly straight up could damage the torque dampener clutch lip seal inside the torque dampener clutch assembly.

Special Tools:
J 46409: Torque Dampener Lifing Handles
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .