Torque Converter Removal

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Fig 1: Torque Converter, Holding Strap & Lock Pin

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Lock Pin WARNING: Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury. NOTE: Ensure the DT 3289-20 holding fixture is mounted to a bench that is properly supported and will support the weight of the transmission assembly without tipping. DT-39890 holding fixture adapter and an engine stand can be used as an alternative method for supporting the transmission assembly during repairs. Special Tools DT 3289-20 Holding Fixture DT-39890 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	DT 21366 Torque Converter Holding Strap
3	Torque Converter 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 converter. NOTE: Failure to raise the torque converter straight up could damage the torque converter clutch lip seal inside the torque converter clutch assembly. Special Tool DT 46409 Torque Converter Lifting 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.

NOTE:

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

Special Tools

DT 3289-20 Holding Fixture
DT-39890 Transmission Holding Fixture Adapter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

DT 21366 Torque Converter Holding Strap

Torque Converter 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 converter.

NOTE:

Failure to raise the torque converter straight up could damage the torque converter clutch lip seal inside the torque converter clutch assembly.

Special Tool
DT 46409 Torque Converter Lifting Handles
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .