A/T - Torque Converter Inspection
Group: TRANSAXLENumber: 04-40-021
Date: DECEMBER, 2004
Model: ALL MODELS
ALL YEARS
Subject
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TORQUE CONVERTER
INSPECTION
DESCRIPTION
Prior to installation, please inspect all transaxle torque converter mounting holes according to the Repair Procedure shown below.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Loosen the l4mm bolt securing the shipping strap to the transaxle. Remove the bolt that secures the shipping strap to the torque converter. Check if the bolt is a "Star" bolt, (M10 x 1.25 x 11 mm, P/N 42121-21720):
^ IF NOT, discard the bolt
^ IF SO, retain the bolt
2. Use a light to inspect all the mounting bolt holes and threads for:
^ An interference mark at the bottom of the hole indicating the existing bolt or a previous bolt has bottomed out and damaged the torque converter.
^ Stripped threads caused by a bolt with incorrect threads.
A mark indicating the existing bolt or a previous bolt has bottomed out:
Damage caused by a bolt with incorrect threads:
If the inspection shows:
^ No damage to either the mounting bolt hole or bolt threads - install the transaxle using '~Star bolts to install the torque converter to the engine drive plate.
^ Damage to either the mounting bolt hole or bolt threads:
^ Install the shipping strap and use a "Star" bolt to secure the torque converter.
^ Write "Bolt holes damaged" on the Core Return Checklist.
^ Return the transaxle to the remanufacturer following the normal procedure.