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: Identifying ST (398437700)
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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 To Converter Case
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Install new rubber pipe to converter case.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Seal
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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) or equivalent

Fig 4: Identifying Three Bond 1215 And Rubber Seal
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Install the converter case assembly without damaging the 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 harness connector onto 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 charge pipe along with the O-ring. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge 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 Dimension
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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 . >