End Play Check

1983 Chevrolet Suburban C20, 5.7 M, StandardSECTION End Play Check
  1. Inspect torque converter for hub scoring, cracks or weld area cracks before checking end play. Install End Play Checking Tool (J-35138) on torque converter. See Fig 1 .
  2. Note end play of torque converter. End play must be within specification. See TORQUE CONVERTER END PLAY SPECIFICATIONSΒ  . Replace torque converter if end play is not within specification or damage to hub area exists.
TORQUE CONVERTER END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS

Converter Diameter: In. (mm) End Play: In. (mm)
9.65 (245.0) .000-.020 (.00-.50)
11.73 (298.0) .000-.024 (.00-.61)
Fig 1: Checking Torque Converter End Play
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