Torque Converter Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.





2. Remove bolts attaching structural collar to oil pan and transmission housing (Fig. 81).
3. Remove collar (Fig. 81).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The collar must be tightened using this service procedure, as damage to collar and/or oil pan may occur.

1. Install structural collar (Fig. 81) using the following tightening sequence:
- Install the vertical collar to oil pan bolts. Torque bolts initially to 1.1 Nm (10 inch lbs.).
- Install the horizontal collar to transmission bolts and torque to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
- Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque bolts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
2. Lower vehicle.