Tools Required

J 39061  Converter Seal Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Locating Inspection Areas Drive Sprocket Support
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1. Inspect the drive sprocket support for the following:
   • Spline damage
   • Journal damage
   • Bushing damage
   • Blocked converter drain holes
Fig 2: View Of Drive Sprocket Support & Seal
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2. Remove the six 8 mm drive sprocket support bolts (404).
3. Remove the drive sprocket support (400) and the drive sprocket support seal (405).
Fig 3: Removing Converter Helix Seal With Chisel
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4. Place the drive sprocket support (400) in a soft jaw vise. Use a wedge-shaped chisel in order to remove the converter helix seal (403).
Fig 4: View Of Drive Sprocket Support & Seal
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5. Install a new drive sprocket support seal (405). Install the drive sprocket support (400) into the case.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
6. Install the six 8 mm bolts (404).

   Tighten:  Using a star pattern, tighten the bolts to 11-13 N.m (8.0-9.5 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing New Converter Helix Seal Using J 39061
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7. Use the J 39061  in order to install the new converter helix seal (403). See Special Tools .
Fig 6: View Of Automatic Transmission Wiring Harness Assembly Retaining Bolts
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8. Inspect the wiring harness (12) for the following:
   • Cut or pinched wires
   • Cut wire insulation
   • Bent or broken connectors
9. Install the wiring harness (12) into the case, with the notch going toward the inside of the case. Make sure that the harness snaps into place at the pass through connector (12). Insert the remainder of the harness into the valleys of the case housing.
10. Install the input speed sensor (14) and its bolt (15).
11. Install the input speed sensor wire harness bracket to the center of the case. Install its bolt (15).
Fig 7: Inspection Areas On Actuator Rod
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12. Inspect the actuator park lock sleeve for excessive wear. Inspect the actuator rod (21) for a cracked end, a bent rod, or a broken spring.
Fig 8: Locating Inspection Areas Of Manual Shaft
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13. Inspect the threads on the manual shaft (16). Inspect the machined area of the manual shaft (16), where the manual shaft seal (20) rides, for nicks and burrs.
Fig 9: View of Manual Shaft & Seal
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14. Install the new manual shaft seal (20) onto the manual shaft (16).
15. Place the manual shaft (16) through the case.
16. Align the notch on the input speed sensor wire harness bracket to the groove on the manual shaft. Tighten its bolt (15).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 11-13 N.m (8.0-9.5 lb ft).

17. Seat the manual shaft seal (20) with the appropriate socket.
Fig 10: Locating Detent Lever, Actuator Rod & Manual Shaft Nut
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18. Attach the new detent lever (17), the actuator rod (21) and the manual shaft nut (18) to the manual shaft. Hold the detent lever (17) stationary with a screwdriver in order to prevent bending of the actuator rod (21). Slide the actuator rod (21) into the actuator park lock sleeve.

    Tighten:  Tighten the manual shaft nut to 27-34 N.m (20-25 lb ft).

19. Install the detent roller assembly washer (26), the pivot arm, and the sleeves. Start the pivot bolt by hand.

    Tighten:  Tighten the pivot bolt to 8-14 N.m (6-10 lb ft).

20. Install the detent return spring (27) to the detent roller assembly (26) and to the manual shaft. Install the spring with the small hook end around of the top of the manual shaft.