Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1089

T o r q u e C o n v e r t e r a n d T o r q u e C o n v e r t e r S u p p o r t H u b R e p l a c e m e n t
NOTE: Replace the torque converter support hub w i t h a
new one w h e n e v e r the torque converter is replaced. Do
not reuse the old torque converter support hub.
1. Remove the transmission assembly (see page
14-232).
2. Remove the torque converter.
3. Remove the drive plate (A) and washer (B).
12 x 1.25 m m
74 N m
(7.5 k g f m , 54 Ibf-ft)
4. Remove the torque converter support hub (C).
NOTE:
• The motor rotor contains very strong magnets
and should be handled w i t h special care.
• Keep pieces of metal and all f o r e i g n particles out
of the motor rotor during the transmission
removal.
5. Inspect the drive plate, and replace if it's d a m a g e d .
6. Make sure that the replacement torque converter
(A) and torque converter support hub (B) are
marked w i t h the letter M.
NOTE: Replacement torque converter and torque
converter support hub come w i t h marked the letter
M. A l w a y s use these replacement parts marked
w i t h the letter M, do not use both of the torque
converter and the torque converter support hub
except marked w i t h the M.
7. Install the new torque converter support hub on the
motor rotor.
8. Install the drive plate and washer, and tighten bolts
in a crisscross pattern in t w o or m o r e steps.
9. Install the torque converter on the mainshaft w i t h
the new O-ring.
10. Install the transmission assembly (see page 14-243).
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