Torque Converter Housing: Assembly

NOTE: Temporarily install the differential and the transfer shaft in the transmission case.
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   Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591 (307-591/1 and 307-591/2)

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   Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (studs)

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NOTE: Make sure that the silicone has been cleaned off the machined surface of the transmission case and the torque converter housing before installing the Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing Shim Gauge 307-591/3 (4 spacers) or the preload measurement may be inaccurate.
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   Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)

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   Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (remaining 4 spacers, bolts and washers)
   • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

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   Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts and washers)
   • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

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   Rotate the transfer shaft and the differential several times to seat the bearing cups.

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   Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on the Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the differential bearing preload shim. Refer to Specifications  for the differential bearing preload shim part number. General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.

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   Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/2. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the transfer shaft bearing preload shim. Refer to Specifications  for the transfer gear bearing preload shim part number. General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.

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   Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts, bolts and spacers and 8 washers)

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   Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)

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   Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 studs)

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   Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1 and 307-591/2

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   Assemble the torque converter housing. Refer to Torque Converter Housing .

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   Special Tool(s): Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W), Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583

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NOTE: Support the torque converter housing using blocks of wood, or damage to the torque converter housing may occur.
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   Special Tool(s): Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W), Oil Dam Seal Installer 307-583

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   Inspect the transfer shaft fluid dam to be sure it is seated evenly into the torque converter housing. Visual check.

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   Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576 General Equipment: Shop Press

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   Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576

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   Special Tool(s): Bearing Cup Installer 307-576, Installer, Transfer Gear Bearing 307-541, Drawbar 204-029

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