Torque Converter End Play Inspection

Tools Required

• J 26900-13  Magnetic Indicator Base
• J 8001  Dial Indicator Set
• J 39195  Converter End Play Check Tool

Fig 1: Installing J 39195 Onto Torque Converter Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Place the J 39195  base into the torque converter assembly (1). The J 39195  will bottom itself on the face of the stator.
2. Insert the T-handle forcing screw of the J 39195  into the base and hand tighten.
3. Using the J 26900-13  , position the J 8001  so that the dial indicator tip is in the center of the J 39195  T-handle.
4. Push down on the J 39195  T-handle to bottom the stator.
5. Preload the J 8001  .
6. Set the J 8001-3  to 0.
7. Pull up on the J 39195  T-handle.
8. Inspect the reading on the dial indicator. The total end play should be 0.0-0.38 mm (0.0-0.015 in).
9. Repeat this procedure several times in order to get an accurate measurement.
10. Remove the tools.