Should you use Loctite on torque converter bolts?
I also had the bolts work loose. Avoid the mess with loctite. Yes, One drop of red is all it takes, dont drown them or they really may not come out..
How to install a torque converter and transmission?
Apply Loctite to converter bolts or nuts, then tighten to 30 ft/lbs. Step 4 Elevate rear wheels 3″ off ground. Install four (4) quarts transmission fluid.
How do you remove bolts from torque converter?
The engine must be turned to rotate the torque converter to access all the bolts one at a time. Establish whether there is a cover on the bellhousing for use in accessing the torque converter. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery, using a wrench, if there is no cover. Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands.
Can a torque wrench be used to tighten a bolt?
This system still provides no evidence that the tightening has been successful or not. Using a tool (electronic torque wrench or screwdriver with torque control) which measures the torque is a first step towards a correct and “certified” tightening operation.
What happens when you remove pan gasket on torque converter?
If your pan does not have a drain plug you can remove bolts from one end, allowing bolts on the other end to hold the pan. The pan will drop down, allowing the fluid to run out the end. Catch fluid in drain pan. Replace pan gasket. By removing converter dust cover, converter flywheel bolts are exposed.
The engine must be turned to rotate the torque converter to access all the bolts one at a time. Establish whether there is a cover on the bellhousing for use in accessing the torque converter. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery, using a wrench, if there is no cover. Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands.
How does torque work on a Jeep Cherokee?
Meaning – you turn the nut/fitting until it’s “finger tight” (no wrench – just your fingers,) and then you turn it the specified number of 1/6-turns past that using a wrench. This may then be gradually adjusted upwards if leaks are noted after final assembly (visually verify presence/absence of leaks before returning vehicle/equipment to service.
Can a torque converter be installed on the engine side?
Installation of bolts that are too long will result in damage and may puncture the front cover of the torque converter. Torque converters that require a bolt and nut should have the bolt installed from the engine side of the flexplate and the nut installed from the converter side.
How big is the flexplate for a torque converter?
Verify that the torque converter mounting pads sit flush against the flexplate. When installing 7/16” bolts to attach the torque converter to the flexplate we recommend that you first enlarge the torque converter bolt holes in the flexplate to an inside diameter of 29/64” (.453”).