Torque Converter End Play Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Yukon XL and 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 26900-13 Magnetic Indicator Base
J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
J 39195 Converter End Play Check Tool

Fig 1: Installing J 39195 Onto Torque Converter Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Place the J 39195 base into the torque converter assembly (1). The J 39195 will bottom itself on the face of the stator.
Insert the T-handle forcing screw of the J 39195 into the base and hand tighten.
Using the J 26900-13 , position the J 8001 so that the dial indicator tip is in the center of the J 39195 T-handle.
Push down on the J 39195 T-handle to bottom the stator.
Preload the J 8001 .
Set the J 8001-3 to 0.
Pull up on the J 39195 T-handle.
Inspect the reading on the dial indicator. The total end play should be 0.0-0.38 mm (0.0-0.015 in).
Repeat this procedure several times in order to get an accurate measurement.
Remove the tools.