Torque Converter Replacement

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) , or Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) Position the transmission assembly so the torque converter is facing up.
1	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. Special Tools DT-46409 Torque Converter Lifting Handles For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) , or Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)
Position the transmission assembly so the torque converter is facing up.

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.

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