Torque Converter End Play Inspection: Inspection
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- Position the torque converter (3) on the work table so that the pump hub is facing up.
- Install J 43764 (2) into the torque converter hub. See Special Tools .
- Hold J 43764 (2) in the converter hub and rotate the center screw until J 43764 is locked into the converter hub. See Special Tools . Do not over tighten J 43764 . See Special Tools .
- Assemble the following tools and install the tools onto the torque converter as shown:
- J 5959 (1). See Special Tools .
- Extension rod (7)
- Clamp (6)
- J 7872 (4)
- Adaptor rod (5)
- Adjust the clamp (6) so that the dial indicator (1) firmly contacts the top of J 43764 (2). See Special Tools .
- Set the J 5959 (1) to read zero. See Special Tools .
- Lift J 43764 (2) upward as far as possible. See Special Tools .
- Read the J 5959 (1) to determine torque converter end play. See Special Tools .
- Compare the measured end play with the torque converter end play specifications. Refer to End Play Specifications .
- If the measured torque converter end play exceeds the value listed, replace the torque converter.
- Remove the J tools from the converter housing.