TORQUE CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL]

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1.  Remove the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

2.  Clean the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CLEANING [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

3.  Remove the torque converter, and immediately turn it so that the hole faces upward. This will help to keep any remaining fluid from spilling.

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Caution

•  Do not damage the oil seal.

•  Do not drop the torque converter.

•  Clean oil off between the converter housing and torque converter.

•  Completely remove ATF with white gasoline or equivalent.

4.  Drain any ATF remaining in the torque converter.

5.  Using a flathead screwdriver, position the drive gear on the oil pump component in the center.

6.  Install the torque converter to the transaxle.

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Caution

•  Do not damage the oil seal.

•  Do not drop the torque converter.

•  Do not pinch fingers.

7.  To ensure that the torque converter is installed accurately, measure distance A between the end of the torque converter and the end of the converter housing.

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8.  Install the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

9.  Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

10.  Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)

11.  Perform the “MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST”. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AY6A-EL, AY6AX-EL].)