Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 833

1 2 5 C 4 6 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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Install or Connect (Figure
109A)
Coil assembly (689) and "O" ring (692) into
housing (688)
Washers (690), magnet (691) and wave spring
washer (693) into housing (688)
Gasket (694) and cover (695) onto housing (688)
Bolts (696)
Install or Connect
Transaxle into transmission jack
Remove or Disconnect
J-28664
TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Inspect
The torque converter assembly (1) must be
replaced for any of the following conditions:
• Evidence of damage to the pump assembly
• Metal particles are found after flushing the cooler
and cooler lines
• External leaks in hub weld area
m Converter pilot is broken, damaged or poor fit
into crankshaft
• Converter hub is scored or damaged
• Internal failure to stator
m Contamination from engine coolant
• Excess end play
Measure (Figure
110)
Tool Required:
J-35I38 Torque Converter End Play
Checking Tool
• Install J-35138 and measure end play
0mm - .5mm (.020") for 245mm Torque
Converters
0mm - .6mm (.024") for 298mm Torque
Converters
The Torque Converter Should Not Be Replaced
If:
J-8001
J - 2 6 9 0 0 - 1 3
J - 3 5 1 3 8
HH0001-HD
Figure 1 10 Checking Torque Converter End Play
The fluid has an odor, discolored or no evidence
of metal or clutch plate material
Drain out as much fluid as possible
Replace the oil filter and pan gasket
Fill to proper level (Refer to Section 7A)
The converter bolt hole threads are damaged
Correct with thread insert (Refer to Section
6A)
Flushing the torque converter is not
recommended.
Install or Connect
Tool Required:
J-21366 Converter Holding Strap
1. Converter (1)
2. J-21366 Converter retaining strap