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.
Converter Case: Installation
- Check the appearance of each component and clean them.
- Press-fit the oil seal to the converter case using ST.NOTE: Use a new oil seal.
ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
- Install the front differential assembly and left and right side retainers to the case. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Front Differential Assembly.
- Remove the oil pump cover from the AT main case, and then adjust and check the backlash and tooth contact of the front differential. Refer to , REMOVAL , Oil Pump Cover. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. Refer to , ADJUSTMENT , Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly.
- Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire matching surface of converter case.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or AT-04224 equivalent
- Install the converter case assembly without damaging bushing and oil seal.NOTE: Use a new bolt for the oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe portions
Tightening torque:
Oil charge pipe and ATF cooler pipe portions
38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)
Other than above
41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
- Install the three converter case mounting bolts (TORX®).
Tightening torque:
41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
ST 18676AA020 TORX® WRENCH
- Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface, and then install it.
Liquid gasket:
THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020) or equivalent
Tightening torque:
5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)
- Install the turbine speed sensor 1. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Turbine Speed Sensor 1.
- Install the ATF cooler pipe. Refer to , INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
- Install the transmission hanger COMPL.
Tightening torque:
41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)
- Install the transmission harness connector to the stay.
- Install the air breather hose. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Air Breather Hose.
- Install the torque converter assembly. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly.
- Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
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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.
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