Converter Housing Removal/Installation

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Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Clean the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CLEANING .)
Remove the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the stud bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Stud Bolts
Set the SSTs as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Installing SST To Transaxle
CAUTION:
- When installing the SST to the transaxle, use bolts (M12x1.25) with a thread length of 90 mm {3.5 in}.
Install the SST to the position where the transaxle stud bolts were removed.

Fig 3: Identifying SST Installation Position
Remove the oil pipe component and O-rings.

Fig 4: Oil Pipe Component, O-Ring And Bolts With Torque Specifications
Refer to the "Automatic Transaxle Disassembly/assembly Precaution" before disassembling/assembling the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PRECAUTION .)
Remove the bolts as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Locating Converter Housing Bolts
Using a plastic hammer, tap the converter housing to remove it.

Fig 6: Tapping Converter Housing Using Plastic Hammer
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the fitting surface of the converter housing and the transaxle case.
Remove the transaxle case gaskets as shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Locating Transaxle Case Gaskets
Remove the gaskets as shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Locating Gaskets
Clean the contact surface of the transaxle case and the converter housing and the bolt holes.
NOTE:
- Completely remove sealant and oil with white gasoline or equivalent.
Install the gaskets as shown in the figure.

Fig 9: Locating Gaskets
Install the transaxle case gaskets as shown in the figure.

Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Case Gaskets
Apply sealant to the converter housing as shown in the figure.

Fig 11: Identifying Sealant Application Area On Converter Housing
NOTE:
- Spread sealant over the contact surface.
- Do not apply sealant to the transaxle case.
Install the converter housing before the applied sealant starts to harden.

Fig 12: Installing Converter Housing
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the O-ring on the oil pump component.
- Do not damage the oil seal (differential). (converter housing side)
NOTE:
- Tap all around the contact surface with a plastic hammer during installation.

Temporarily tighten the bolts by hand as shown in the figure.

Fig 13: Locating Converter Housing Bolts

Bolt number	Bolt size	Length (measured from below the head) (mm {in})
A	M8 x 1.25	30 {1.2}
B	M8 x 1.25	35 {1.4}
C	M8 x 1.25	39 {1.5}
D	M10 x 1.25	28 {1.1}
E	M10 x 1.25	43 {1.7}

Tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque
- A, B, C: 24-35 N.m {2.5-3.5 kgf.m, 18-25 ft.lbf}
- D, E: 30- 41 N.m {3.1- 4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
Install the oil pipe component and O-rings.

Fig 14: Oil Pipe Component, O-Ring And Bolts With Torque Specifications
Remove the SSTs .

Fig 15: Removing SSTs
Install the stud bolts using double nutted.

Fig 16: Stud Bolts And Double Nut With Torque Specifications
CAUTION:
- Do not repair the threads using a tap or other tools.
- Do not damage the transaxle case.
- Do not overtighten the stud bolts. (The stud bolts should remain protruded from the end of the transaxle case more than 47 mm {1.9 in}.)
- If any of the stud bolts is overtightened, the transaxle case may be damaged (holes in the case may result).
- If the transaxle case is damaged, the transaxle must be replaced.
Remove the double nutted from the stud bolts.
Install the torque converter. (See TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)
Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)
Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)