Torque Converter Installation and Holding Fixture Removal

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Special Tools

DT-03289-20 Holding Fixture Base Assembly
DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap
DT-48989 Holding Fixture
DT-46409 Torque Converter Lifting Handles

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

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NOTE:
Rotate the transmission so that the converter housing is up and secure with locking pin.

Install DT-46409 Torque Converter Lifting Handles (1) to the Torque Converter (2).
Torque Converter (2) Install
After installing the Torque Converter (2), install the DT-21366 Converter Holding Strap.
NOTE:
If the holding strap does not fit, then the converter is not fully installed.
Rotate the transmission so the pan is facing down. Secure with DT-03289-20 Holding Fixture Base Assembly (1) locking pin.
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Support the transmission with a overhead hoist attached to DT-48989 Holding Fixture (2), Then remove the DT-03289-20 Holding Fixture Base Assembly (1) locking pin.
Remove the DT-48989 Holding Fixture (2) and the Automatic Transmission Case (3) from the DT-03289-20 Holding Fixture Base Assembly (1).