Converter Case: Installation

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

Fig 1: Pressing-Fit Oil Seal To Converter Case
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Install the differential assembly to the case. <Ref. to INSTALLATION FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. >
Install the right and left side retainers. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. >
Install new seal pipe to converter case.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal Pipe
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Install new rubber pipe to converter case.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Pipe
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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: Applying Amount Of Liquid Gasket To Entire Matching Surface Of Converter Case
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Install the converter case assembly without damaging bushing and oil seal.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Converter Case Assembly
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Insert the inhibitor switch connector and transmission connector to the stay.
Install the air breather hose. <Ref. to INSTALLATION AIR BREATHER HOSE. >
Install the ATF cooler pipe. <Ref. to INSTALLATION ATF COOLER PIPE AND HOSE. >
Install the oil charger pipe along with the O-ring. <Ref. to INSTALLATION OIL CHARGER PIPE. >
Insert the input shaft while rotating it lightly by hand, and then check the amount of protrusion.
Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 6: Identifying Input Shaft
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. >
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. <Ref. to INSTALLATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. >