Converter Case: Installation

Check the appearance of each component and clean them.
Press-fit the oil seal to converter case using ST.
ST 398437700 DRIFT

Fig 1: Pressing Oil Seal Using Drift ST 398437700
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Install the differential assembly to case. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly. >
Install the left and right side retainers. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
Install the new seal pipe to converter case.

Fig 2: Installing Seal Pipe To Converter Case
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Install the rubber seal to converter case.

Fig 3: Installing Rubber Seal To Converter Case
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Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007)

Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket
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Install the converter case without damaging bushing and oil seal.
Tightening torque:

41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Converter Case
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Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector to the stay.
Install the air breather hose. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose. >
Install the oil cooler pipe. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
Insert the input shaft with rotating it by hand lightly, and then check the protrusion amount.
Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 6: Identifying Normal Protrusion A
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Install the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
Install the transmission assembly into vehicle. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >