Torque Converter Housing: Assembly

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Position a new differential lube tube in the torque converter housing.

Fig 1: Differential Lube Tube

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Using the special tool, install the differential lube tube.

Fig 2: Installing Differential Lube Tube Using Special Tools

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Install the differential lube tube bolt.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Differential Lube Tube Bolt

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NOTE: The final drive ring gear is installed with the lug end up.

Install the final drive ring gear.

Fig 4: Final Drive Ring Gear

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Install the final drive ring gear retaining ring.

Fig 5: Final Drive Ring Gear Retaining Ring

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Install the cooler tube fitting.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Cooler Tube Fitting

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