Torque Converter Housing Installation

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Fig 1: Locating Case Fluid Passage Seal

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Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Torque Converter Housing Assembly

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Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in) bead of sealant GM P/N 89020326 (Canadian P/N 89021188) on the inside of the bolt holes of the scaling flange of the torque converter housing assembly.
Install the torque converter housing assembly to the transmission case assembly.

Fig 3: View Of Torque Converter Housing Bolts

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Apply threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953499), to the threads of all the torque converter housing bolts.
Install the 12 - M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm bolts (4) and hand tighten.
Install the 1 - M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm bolt/studs (3) and hand tighten.
Install the 2 - M8 x 1.25 x 35 mm bolts (6) and hand tighten.
Install the 1 - M8 x 1.25 x 45 mm bolt (7) and hand tighten.
Install the 1 - M8 x 1.25 x 30 mm TORX 40 bolt (8) and hand tighten.

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Housing Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the 17 torque converter housing bolts in sequence.
Tighten: Tighten the torque converter housing bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).