Torque Converter Housing Removal

Tools Required

• J 26941  Countershaft Bearing and Drive Axle Seal Remover. See Special Tools .
• J 2619-01  Slide Hammer

Fig 1: Identifying 3 Bolts & 3 Fluid Pipe Clamps
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1. Remove the 3 bolts and the 3 fluid pipe clamps (1) from the torque converter housing (3).
Fig 2: Locating 2 Fluid Pipes In The Torque Converter Housing
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2. Remove the 2 fluid pipes (2) from the torque converter housing (1).
Fig 3: View Of Countershaft Front Roller Bearing Retainer
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3. Remove the bolt and the countershaft front roller bearing retainer (3) from the torque converter housing (1).
Fig 4: Removing & Installing Countershaft Front Roller Bearing Using J 26941 & J 2619-01
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4. Use the J 26941  with a J 2619-01  in order to remove the countershaft front roller bearing (1) from the torque converter housing (2).
Fig 5: Locating Countershaft Lubrication Seal
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5. Remove the countershaft lubrication seal (2) from the countershaft front roller bearing bore (1).
6. Use the J 26941  with a J 2619-01  in order to remove the right drive axle shaft fluid seal from the torque converter housing.
Fig 6: Identifying J 26941 & J 2619-01
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7. Use the J 26941  with a J 2619-01  in order to remove the following components from the torque converter housing (1):
   • The right differential side bearing race (2)
   • The right differential selective shim (3)
8. Clean the sealant from the torque converter housing-to-transaxle case mating surfaces.