Can a torque converter be removed from a transmission?
Use tie wraps to secure the torque converter onto the input shaft during removal. The converter can slide off the shaft and damage the transmission if not fastened to the bell housing using tie wraps. Have some rags ready and brake cleaner if the undercarriage of the vehicle is dirty. The drive shaft is easy to separate.
Where is the return line on a torque converter?
There are two lines, one to the cooler and one return. Check the factory manual to identify which is the return line. If it is a flexible line, disconnect it at the transmission. If it is not a flexible line, disconnect it at the cooler. It is important to get the return line, because that empties the transmission cooler, as well.
What to do when the torque converter starts draining?
But, on most cars, the fluid will circulate in the torque converter with the transmission in “park.” As soon as fresh fluid starts draining, turn off the engine. Reattach the cooler line (s) and top off the transmission to the full mark with fresh fluid. That’s how the theory reads.
How do you remove transmission from cross member?
With the weight of the transmission resting on the jack, remove the transmission mount bolts. Removing the transmission mount bolts (or nuts) allows the transmission to be separated from the cross member. Remove the cross member to frame mounting bolts and then remove the cross member.
Can a torque converter be a problem with a transmission?
It could be a problem with the transmission, or the transmission could be perfectly fine and it could be a problem with the torque converter. Torque converter issues on a lot of older transmissions can be diagnosed by carrying out a stall-speed test. Below we have outlined how you can safely and easily conduct a torque converter test.
How do you remove a torque converter cover?
The cover is normally made of thin metal or aluminum and is held in place by a several 10mm or 12mm bolts. Once cover is removed, using a flashlight or droplight, look inside the bell housing to locate the bolts/nuts holding the torque converter to the flywheel/flex-plate.
With the weight of the transmission resting on the jack, remove the transmission mount bolts. Removing the transmission mount bolts (or nuts) allows the transmission to be separated from the cross member. Remove the cross member to frame mounting bolts and then remove the cross member.
There are two lines, one to the cooler and one return. Check the factory manual to identify which is the return line. If it is a flexible line, disconnect it at the transmission. If it is not a flexible line, disconnect it at the cooler. It is important to get the return line, because that empties the transmission cooler, as well.