Torque Converter: Service and Repair

Torque Converter





Special Tool(s)

1. Remove the transaxle.





2. Using the special tool, remove the torque converter.





3. Make an identifying mark on the new torque converter, where the pump pilot is located, for correct installation.





4. CAUTION: Do not set the torque converter in the pump housing and rotate the torque converter to get it to fall into place or damage to the torque converter seal will occur.

Note the location of the index slot in the pump for the correct installation of the torque converter. The tab on the torque converter must correctly line up with the slot on the pump.





5. Making sure that you have the tab on the torque converter lined up with the slot on the pump, use the special tool to install the torque converter.
6. Install the transaxle.