Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection

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Fig 1: View Of Transmission Fluid Baffle

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Remove the transmission fluid baffle bolts/screws (807) and the transmission fluid baffle (803).
Remove the lube fluid pipe retainer bolt/screw (806).
Remove the lube fluid pipe retainer (805).

Fig 2: Identifying Lube Fluid Pipe

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Remove the lube fluid pipe (804).

Fig 3: Inspecting Torque Converter Housing

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Inspect the torque converter housing for damage. If the bearings are faulty, the converter housing requires replacement.

Fig 4: Identifying Lube Fluid Pipe

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend or damage the lube fluid pipe (804).

Using a plastic hammer, install the lube fluid pipe (804).

Fig 5: View Of Chip Collector Magnets

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Place the 3 chip collector magnets (808) onto the transmission fluid baffle (803).

Fig 6: View Of Transmission Fluid Baffle

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the transmission fluid baffle (803) and the 3 - M6 x 1.0 x 14 mm transmission fluid baffle bolts (807).
Tighten: Tighten the 3 transmission fluid baffle bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
Install the lube fluid pipe retainer (805) and the M6 x 1.0 x 14 mm lube fluid pipe retainer bolt (806) into the torque converter housing assembly.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).