Checking/Replacing Torque Converter

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Fig 1: Checking Distance Between Cover & Retaining Tabs With Ruler

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Ensure that torque converter cover mating surfaces are clean.
Apply a light coating of grease to torque converter guide studs and in the holes for the guide bushings on the torque converter cover.
Ensure that torque converter is as far into the transmission as possible. Check with a ruler. The distance between the cover and retaining tabs should be approximately 14 mm.