Removal Procedure
- Remove the transmission. Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive except Diesel Engine) Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive with Diesel Engine)
- Position the transmission assembly so the torque converter is facing up.
- Remove the converter holding strap (1).
- Remove the torque converter assembly (2) from the transmission.
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.
Only install the lift assist handles until it stops. Do not tighten. Over tightening the lift assist handles can cause damage to the torque converter.
Lower the torque converter straight down. Failure to lower the torque converter straight down could damage the torque converter clutch lip seal inside the torque converter clutch assembly.
Failure to raise the torque dampener assembly straight up could damage the torque dampener clutch lip seal inside the torque dampener clutch assembly.