Torque converter installation error - Missed front pump
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Disconnect the flex plate from the torque converter if you haven't already. | Disconnect the flex plate from the torque converter if you haven't already. | ||
| − | Disconnect the | + | Disconnect the drive shaft(s). Push/pull/lever the transmission backwards about 3/4" to 1-1/4" (15-30 mm) or so. Pull the torque converter forward, rotate it a bit, then push it back into the transmission. Repeat until it seats so that you can no longer get your fingers behind it (should be less than 1/2" (10 mm) between the rear of the torque converter and the transmission. This will seat the TC on the front pump properly. This may take several goes, just persist and, so long as you can freely spin the TC, you will eventually get it. |
Bolt up the four short bell housing bolts. | Bolt up the four short bell housing bolts. | ||
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The transmission's bell housing should (with the torque converter installed correctly) meet with the rear surface of the block without requiring any force. | The transmission's bell housing should (with the torque converter installed correctly) meet with the rear surface of the block without requiring any force. | ||
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