A/T - Installation Precautions

Group:
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Number:
05-40-012

Date:
AUGUST, 2005

Model:
ALL

Subject:
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO OIL PUMP

DESCRIPTION:





New and remanufactured transaxles are shipped with a retaining strap to hold the torque converter in place. Do not remove the strap until the transaxle is mounted on the transaxle jack and ready for installation. If the strap is removed prior to this step, the torque converter may move out of position in the housing.





If the torque converter has moved from the fully inserted position, carefully push inward and rotate the torque converter until the converter is recessed approximately 9/16 - 5/8" (14-16 mm) into the transaxle case.





If this procedure is not followed, the oil pump may be damaged during installation of the transaxle (refer to example photo showing oil pump damage).