Installation Procedure
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- To install the torque converter (2), spin the torque converter to engage the turbine shaft splines in the torque converter hub, the stator shaft splines in the stator race and to engage the drive flats on the converter pump hub with the oil pump drive gear.
- Install the converter holding strap (1) D T-21366 Converter Holding Strap to the transmission.
- Install the transmission. Transmission Replacement (M5U with LF4 Engine) Transmission Replacement (M5N with LGX Engine) Transmission Replacement (M5N with LTG Engine) Transmission Replacement (M5T with LCV Engine)
NOTE:
Lubricate the converter pump hub OD and the torque converter seal with clean transmission fluid.
NOTE:
Use care not to damage the torque converter seal during the installation procedure.
WARNING:
The torque converter must be held to the torque converter housing by a retaining device such as shipping brackets. Without the retaining device, the torque converter may slide forward, disengaging the oil pump, or may fall completely out of the transmission causing personal injury and/or property damage.