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Torque Converter Leak Check






Check
1. Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.





2. Install the Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket into converter hub.
3. Install torque converter with installed Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket into press.

4. WARNING: ALWAYS FOLLOW PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES WHILE USING PRESS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Secure press. Apply enough force from press to seal tool into torque converter.

5. NOTE: Use clean dry shop air.





Apply air pressure to valve on Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket .





6. Release pressure and then slowly release press. Remove air hose.
7. Rotate torque converter and Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket then reinstall into press with tool up.

8. WARNING ALWAYS FOLLOW PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES WHILE USING PRESS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Secure press. Apply enough force from press to seal Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket into torque converter.

9. NOTE: Use clean dry shop air.





Apply air pressure to valve on Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket .
10. With air pressure applied to valve, inspect for leaks at converter hub, seams and studs. A soap bubble solution may be applied around those areas to aid in diagnosis. If leaks are present, install a new converter.
11. Remove air hose. Release pressure and then slowly release press. Remove the converter. Remove the Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket .