Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 46409  Torque Converter
Lifting Handles
Caution: The torque converter dry weight is approximately 29 
kg (63 lb). To help avoid personal injury and/or property damage:
|    •  | Use caution when installing, removing, or moving the torque converter. | 
 
|    •  | Get help when lifting the torque converter. Assistance from a hoist or
 another person is required. | 
 
|    •  | Make sure J 46409 T-handles are installed securely and that any lifting
equipment used can properly support the torque converter. | 
 
- Position the transmission so that the front of the torque converter is facing
up.
 
- If used, remove four bolts and two shipping brackets, or remove other
torque converter restraining device.
 
- Install a J 46409 
 T-handle into a boss on the front of torque converter (1).
 
- Install the other J 46409 
 T-handle into a boss on the front of torque converter (1) 180 degrees
away from the first T-handle.
 
Caution: Avoid personal injury or property damage when removing or installing the torque
converter by seeking an assistant to help lift the torque converter.
- Remove torque converter from converter housing.
 
- Place torque converter on the work table.
 
Torque Converter Leak Test
Tools Required
|     •  | J 43763  Torque Converter
Leak Test Plug | 
 
|     •  | J 21369-F  Torque
Converter Leak Test Fixture | 
 
Important: The torque converter leak test requires a
large container of water in order to submerge the torque converter.
- Position torque converter (6) on the work table so that the pump hub
is facing up.
 
- Move nut (3) to the middle of the center body (1) of J 43763 
 . 
 
- Install J 43763 
into the torque converter hub. 
 
- Install J 21369-F 
 (3) onto torque converter (8) and onto J 43763 
 (4).
 
- Firmly tighten nut (6) in order to seal J 43763 into the
torque converter.
 
- Firmly tighten nut (5) in order to securely attach the torque converter
to J 21369-F 
 (3). Connect
an air hose to air fitting (1) of J 43763 
. 
 
- Pressurize the converter to 517 kPa (75 psi) maximum. 
 
- Disconnect the air hose. Submerge the torque converter in water. 
 
- Closely observe the torque converter for bubbles that indicate leakage.
 If the torque converter leaks, replace the torque converter.
 
Caution: All pressure from the torque converter must be exhausted before loosening the
test fixture nut. Failure to relieve the pressure could cause personal injury and/or
property damage.
- Push on pressure relief valve (2) of J 43763 
 and release the air from the torque converter. 
 
- Remove the J tools from the torque converter.
 
Torque Converter Inspection
Important: Replace the torque converter if it does not
meet specifications.
- Measure the OD of torque converter hub (1) at dimension A, the bushing
wear area. 
 
Torque Converter Hub OD
Dimension A must equal or exceed
58.250 mm (2.293 in)
- Measure the distance between the flats of
 the torque converter hub at dimension A.
 
Torque Converter Hub Flats
Dimension A must equal or exceed
51.816 mm (2.040 in).
- Measure the OD of the torque converter cover
 pilot at dimension A.
 
Torque Converter Pilot
Dimension A must equal or exceed
43.080 mm (1.696 in)
Transmission Fluid Inspection
- Remove
the transmission fluid from torque converter (1).
 
- Examine the transmission fluid for the following.
 
| •  | Evidence of foreign matter | 
 
- If the torque converter is damaged, replace the torque converter.
 
Torque Converter End Play Inspection
Tools Required
|     •  | J 43764  Torque Converter
End Play Gauge | 
 
|     •  | J 5959  Rod 1/4 x
101/2 inches  | 
 
|     •  | J 7872  Dial Indicator
 Clamp and Adaptor Rod | 
 
- Position torque converter (3) on
the work table so that the pump hub is facing up.
 
- Install J 43764 
 (2)
into the torque converter hub.
 
- Hold J 43764 
 (2)
in the converter hub and rotate the center screw until J 43764 
 is locked into the converter hub. Do not over tighten J 43764 
.
 
- Assemble the following tools and install
 the tools onto the torque converter as shown.
 
- Adjust clamp (6) so that dial indicator (1) firmly contacts
the top of J 43764 
 (2). 
 
- Set dial indicator (1) to read zero. 
 
- Lift J 43764 
 (2)
upward as far as possible.
 
- Read dial indicator (1) to determine torque converter end play. 
 
- Compare the measured end play with the torque converter end play specifications.
Refer to 
End Play Specifications 
.
 
- If the measured torque converter end play exceeds the value listed, replace
 the torque converter.
 
- Remove the J tools from the converter housing.