Canada - A/T - Torque Converter Bolt Installation Precautions

Bulletin
T-TCI-3575

Issue Date
August 29, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT INSTALLATION

Service Category
Drivetrain

Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Market
Canada






APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this TSB is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.

NOTE
Not all applications will use washers on the torque converter bolts.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:







- When removing torque converter bolts and washers, take special care that the same bolts and washers are used when installing the torque converter.
- Using an incorrect size bolt or washer may cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- Torque the bolts to the specification found in the applicable Repair Manual.

NOTE
In most applications there will be 1 black torque converter bolt, be sure to install this bolt first to aid in aligning the torque converter to the flywheel assembly.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.