Torque Converter Housing: Assembly

Select a new differential or transfer shaft shim. REFER to DIFFERENTIAL SHIM SELECTION .
Assemble 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) and 307-583 and install a new transfer shaft fluid dam on 307-583.

Fig 1: Installing Transfer Shaft Fluid Dam On Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583
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NOTE: Support the torque converter housing using blocks of wood, or damage to the torque converter housing may occur.

Fig 2: Installing Fluid Dam In Torque Converter Housing Using 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) And 307-583

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Using 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) and 307-583, install the fluid dam in the torque converter housing.
Inspect the transfer shaft fluid dam to be sure it is seated evenly into the torque converter housing.

Fig 3: Locating Transfer Shaft Fluid Dam
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Install the transfer shaft preload shim in the torque converter housing.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Preload Shim
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Using 307-576, press the transfer shaft bearing cup in the torque converter housing.

Fig 5: Pressing Transfer Shaft Bearing Cup In Torque Converter Housing Using 307-576
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Install the differential bearing preload shim in the torque converter housing.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Differential Bearing Preload Shim
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Install a new differential bearing race on 307-576.

Fig 7: Installing Differential Bearing Race On Bearing Cup Installer 307-576
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Using 307-576, 307-541 and 204-029 (T77F-1176-A), press the differential bearing cup in the torque converter housing.

Fig 8: Pressing Differential Bearing Cup In Torque Converter Housing Using Suitable Tool
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