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Torque Converter Bolts Installation Note

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  1. Align the holes while turning the torque converter.
  2. Lock the drive plate using a screwdriver.
  3. Hand-tighten the torque converter mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern.
  4. Modify the torque converter mounting bolts tightening torque to allow for a torque wrench SST combination.  (See TORQUE FORMULAS .)
  5. Tighten the torque converter mounting bolts using the SST. 

    Tightening torque 

    1. 35-49 N.m {3.5-5.0 kgf.m, 26-36 ft.lbf} 
    Fig 1: Tightening Torque Converter Mounting Bolts Using SST
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