Torque Converter Bolts Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Align the holes while turning the torque converter.
- Lock the drive plate using a screwdriver.
- Hand-tighten the torque converter mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern.
- Modify the torque converter mounting bolts tightening torque to allow for a torque wrench SST combination. (See TORQUE FORMULAS .)
- Tighten the torque converter mounting bolts using the SST.
Tightening torque
- 35-49 N.m {3.5-5.0 kgf.m, 26-36 ft.lbf}