Torque Converter Removal/Installation
- Remove the transmission. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.
CAUTION:
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the torque converter splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
- Remove the torque converter, and immediately turn it so that the hole faces upward. This will help to keep any remaining fluid from spilling.
- Drain any ATF remaining in the torque converter.
- Pour in solvent (approx. 0.50 L {0.53 Us qt, 0.44 Imp qt}
).
- Shake the torque converter to clean the inside. Pour out the solvent.
- Install the torque converter in the converter housing while rotating it to align the splines.
- To ensure that the torque converter is installed accurately, measure distance A between the end of the torque converter and the end of the converter housing.
- Distance A
- 22.7 mm {0.894 in}
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- Install the transmission. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.