Tools Required

Caution: The torque converter dry weight is approximately 29  kg (63 lb). To help avoid personal injury and/or property damage:

•	Use caution when installing, removing, or moving the torque converter.

•	Get help when lifting the torque converter. Assistance from a hoist or another person is required.

•	Make sure J 46409 T-handles are installed securely and that any lifting equipment used can properly support the torque converter.

1. If not installed, install J 46409 , positioned 180 degrees apart, into 2 threaded bosses on the torque converter (1).
2. Raise the torque converter (1) over the torque converter housing.
3. Lower the torque converter (1) over the turbine shaft and the stator shaft and into the oil pump assembly.
4. Make sure the torque converter is seated in the oil pump assembly.
5. Remove the J 46409 .




Caution: The torque converter must be held to the torque converter housing by a retaining device such as shipping brackets. Without the retaining device, the torque converter may slide forward, disengaging the oil pump, or may fall completely out of the transmission causing personal injury and/or property damage.

Important: The torque converter may not be seated if the J 21366 retaining device cannot be installed.

6. Install the J 21366 to retain the torque converter to the transmission.