Converter Case: Installation

Check the appearance of each component and clean them.
Press-fit the oil seal to converter case using ST.
ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

Fig 1: Pressing Oil Seal To Converter Case Using ST
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Install the front differential assembly to the case. Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly.
Install the right and left side retainers. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly.
Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent

Fig 2: Identifying Matching Surface Of Converter Case
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Install the converter case assembly without damaging bushing and oil seal.
NOTE: Use new bolts for the oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe.

Tightening torque: Oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe 38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

Other than above 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
Install the three converter case mounting bolts (TORX®).
ST 18676AA020 TORX® WRENCH

Tightening torque: 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Converter Case Mounting Bolts
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Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface, and then install it.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent

Tightening torque: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Mating Surface
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Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
Install the air breather hose. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
Install the ATF cooler pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring. Refer to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe.
Install the torque converter assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly.
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.