Removal And Installation

REMOVAL 

1. Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2. Place a suitable drain pan under the torque converter housing end of the transmission.
   CAUTION:

   Verify that transmission is secure on the lifting device or work surface, the center of gravity of the transmission will shift when the torque converter is removed creating an unstable condition. The torque converter is a heavy unit. Use caution when separating the torque converter from the transmission.

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3. Pull the torque converter forward until the center hub clears the oil pump seal.
4. Separate the torque converter from the transmission.

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5. Check the input shaft O-ring (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION 

1. Lubricate the oil pump seal lip with transmission fluid.

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2. Check the input shaft O-ring (1) for any damage and replace if necessary.

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3. Place the torque converter in position on the transmission.
   CAUTION:

   Do not damage oil pump seal or converter hub while inserting torque converter into the front of the transmission.

4. Align the torque converter to the oil pump seal opening.
5. Insert the torque converter hub into the oil pump drive gear.
6. While pushing the torque converter inward, rotate the torque converter until the torque converter is fully seated into the oil pump drive gear.
7. Check the torque converter seating. The surface of the torque converter lugs should be at least 19 mm (3/4 in.) in the bellhousing when the torque converter is fully seated.
8. If necessary, temporarily secure the torque converter with a C-clamp attached to the torque converter housing.
9. Install the transmission in the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .