Converter Sleeve Runout Check
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Temporarily mount torque converter to drive plate. Mount a dial indicator with needle resting on converter sleeve. See Fig 1. Rotate converter. If runout exceeds .012" (.30 mm), reposition converter on drive plate and recheck runout. If runout exceeds specification, replace torque converter.