Indexing Torque Converter
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To determine and correct a torque converter vibration, the following procedure may have to be performed several times to achieve the best possible torque converter to flywheel balance.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Rotate the torque converter one bolt position.
- Align the torque converter hub (2) in the engine crankshaft (3) and install the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine at idle speed and the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, observe the vibration. Refer to Noise and Vibration Analysis .
Repeat this procedure until you obtain the best possible balance.
- Install the transmission converter cover bolts and the cover.