Removing the transmission: Check

Checking the carrier plate 

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Plate And Guide Bushings

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Check that the carrier plate is not damaged or cracked. To replace the carrier plate, see Replacing the carrier plate .

Check that: 

• the transmission mating surfaces to the engine are clean and that the guide sleeves are fault free and in place
• the bushing for the torque converter in the crankshaft is fault free.

Checking / replacing the torque converter 

Fig 2: Checking Distance Between Cover And Mounting Lugs Using Ruler

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Ensure that the mating surfaces on the torque converter cover are clean.

Apply a light coating of grease to the torque converter guide studs and in the holes for the guide bushings on the torque converter cover.

Ensure that the torque converter is as far into the transmission as possible.

Check with a ruler that the distance between the cover and mounting lugs is approximately 14 mm  .