Torque Converter Replacement

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Assembly

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (1.4L LUV) and Transmission Replacement (1.8L LWE and LUW) . Position the transmission assembly so the torque converter is facing up.
1	Converter Holding Strap WARNING: The torque converter must be held to the torque converter housing by a retaining device such as shipping brackets. Without the retaining device, the torque converter may slide forward, disengaging the oil pump, or may fall completely out of the transmission causing personal injury and/or property damage. Special Tools DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	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. CAUTION: Lower the torque converter straight down. Failure to lower the torque converter straight down could damage the torque converter clutch lip seal inside the torque converter clutch assembly. 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 DT-46409 Torque Converter Lifting Handles For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (1.4L LUV) and Transmission Replacement (1.8L LWE and LUW) .
Position the transmission assembly so the torque converter is facing up.

Converter Holding Strap

WARNING: The torque converter must be held to the torque converter housing by a retaining device such as shipping brackets. Without the retaining device, the torque converter may slide forward, disengaging the oil pump, or may fall completely out of the transmission causing personal injury and/or property damage.

Special Tools
DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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.

CAUTION: Lower the torque converter straight down. Failure to lower the torque converter straight down could damage the torque converter clutch lip seal inside the torque converter clutch assembly.

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