Automatic Transaxle AVALON: Installation

1. Before installing transaxle, use dial indicator to check drive plate runout. Drive plate runout should be checked near starter ring gear on the drive plate. Replace drive plate if runout exceeds .008" (.20 mm).
2. Install torque converter on transaxle. To ensure torque converter is fully seated, torque converter depth should be checked. Using straightedge and caliper, measure torque converter depth from torque converter bolt lug on torque converter to the surface on transaxle. See Fig 1.
3. Torque converter depth should be more than .539" (13.70 mm). If torque converter depth is less than specified, check for improperly seated torque converter.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
5. Use NEW gaskets and NEW nuts when installing front exhaust pipe. Adjust all cables and fill transaxle with Dexron-II or Dexron-III ATF fluid. See appropriate AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.

Fig 1: Measuring Typical Torque Converter Depth

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