Torque Converter: Service and Repair

Torque Converter Clutch Assembly
REMOVAL
Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
Extract the torque converter clutch and oil pump shaft horizontally.

Note: Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.





Remove the input shaft.

Note: When the torque converter clutch assembly is removed, the input shaft will come out.





Remove the clip from torque converter clutch.

INSTALLATION
Install the clip to torque converter clutch.
Install the oil pump shaft to the torque converter clutch, and then check the clip fits securely in its groove.
Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand.
Normal protrusion A: 50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 inch)





Holding the torque converter clutch assembly by hand, carefully install it to the converter case. Be careful not to damage the bushing. Also avoid undue contact between the oil pump shaft bushing and stator shaft portion of the oil pump cover.
Rotate the shaft lightly by hand to engage the splines securely.
Dimension A: 2.7 - 2.9 mm (0.106 - 0.114 inch)





(A) Dimension A
Install the transmission assembly to vehicle.