Torque Converter: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. For all engines except the 4.3L engine, remove the access cover located at the bottom of the transmission bell housing.





3. For vehicles equipped with a 4.3L engine, remove the bolts securing the starter cover to the transmission.





Important: Mark the alignment of the flywheel and the converter in order to retain a proper balance.

4. Remove the flywheel to converter bolts.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: All flywheel to converter bolts should be hand started before tightening in order to ensure proper alignment, and in order to avoid cross-threading.





1. Install the flywheel to converter bolts. Hand start the bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).





2. For vehicles equipped with a 4.3L engine, install the bolts securing the starter cover to the transmission.
^ Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





3. For all engines except the 4.3L engine, install the access cover located at the bottom of the transmission bell housing.
4. Lower the vehicle.