Torque Converter End Play Check: Inspection

Fig 1: Installing Special Tools

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1. Insert the special tools in the turbine.
2. Tighten the center collet of the tool.
   Fig 2: Positioning Indicator Button On Converter Housing Using Special Tool

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3. Using the special tool, position the indicator button on the converter housing and set the dial at zero.
   Fig 3: Pulling Up On Special Tool

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4. Pull up on the special tool and observe the dial indicator reading.
5. If the end play exceeds specification, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.