Torque Converter Hub Seal: Removal

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Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
Fig 1: Locating Transmission Drain Plug
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Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION - GASOLINE ENGINES for gasoline engines, or TRANSMISSION - DIESEL ENGINES for diesel engines.
Mount the transmission on the Car/Truck Engine Stand.

Fig 2: Mounting Transmission On Car/Truck Engine Stand
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Position the transmission upright and remove the Torque Converter Retainer.

Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Retainer
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Install the Pump Remover/Installer Bracket on the torque converter. Install the pin in the bottom hole.

Fig 4: Installing Pin On Bottom Hole
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Using a Heavy Duty Floor Crane, lift the torque converter. Use enough pressure to break the torque converter hub seal loose and raise the torque converter high enough to allow the torque converter to drain. Remove the torque converter.

Fig 5: Lifting Torque Converter Using Heavy Duty Floor Crane
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Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.
Install the Torque Converter Leak Tester into the torque converter hub.

Fig 6: Identifying Torque Converter Leak Tester Into Torque Converter Hub
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NOTE: Always follow correct safety procedures while using the press. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Fig 7: Installing Torque Converter

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Install the torque converter with the Torque Converter Leak Tester installed into the arbor press.
- Secure the press. Apply enough force from the press to seal the Torque Converter Leak Tester into the torque converter hub.

NOTE: Use only clean, dry shop air.

Fig 8: Applying Air Pressure To Torque Converter Using Torque Converter Leak Tester

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Using the Torque Converter Leak Tester, apply air pressure.
With air pressure applied to valve, inspect for leaks at the converter hub, the seams and the studs. A soap bubble solution can be applied around those areas to aid in the diagnosis. If any leaks are present, install a new torque converter.

Fig 9: Inspecting Torque Converter Hub Leaks By Using Required Tools
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Remove the air hose. Release the pressure, and then slowly release the press. Remove the torque converter. Remove the Torque Converter Leak Tester.

Fig 10: Removing Air Hose By Using Required Tools
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