Tools Required

DT 46411  6 mm T-handle. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Torque Converter O-Ring Seal & Hub Of Torque Converter Assembly
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1. Install a new torque converter O-ring seal (24) on the hub of the torque converter assembly (53).
Fig 2: Torque Converter Assembly Removed
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2. Install DT 46411  in one of the 6 mm torque converter to flex-plate mount bolt holes. See Special Tools .
3. Install the second DT 46411  directly across from the first T-handle as shown. See Special Tools .
NOTE: Do not install the torque converter fluid seal (116) below the flanged section of the torque converter housing or premature failure of the mainshaft front bearing could occur.
4. Install the torque converter assembly (53) into the torque converter housing (150) making sure not to damage the torque converter seal (116).
Fig 3: Torque Converter Assembly & Torque Converter Housing
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5. Verify that the torque converter assembly (53) is fully seated into the torque converter housing (150) by performing the following inspection:
   • Rotate the torque converter and visually inspect that the starter motor ring gear is below the front surface of the torque converter housing (150).
   • The torque converter should spin free and make no rubbing noise(s).
6. Secure the torque converter (53) to the torque converter housing (150) using a torque converter housing shipping bracket until ready to install the transaxle assembly.