Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Indexing Torque Converter
To determine and correct a torque converter vibration, the following procedure may have to be performed several times to achieve the best possible torque converter to flywheel balance.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Rotate the torque converter one bolt position.
- Align the torque converter hub (2) in the engine crankshaft (3) and install the torque converter to flywheel bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine at idle speed and the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, observe the vibration. Refer to Noise and Vibration Analysis .
Repeat this procedure until you obtain the best possible balance.
- Install the transmission converter cover bolts and the cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.