Installation - Jeep 2002 WJ Service Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - W5J400 (Continued)
Fig. 42 Install Torque Converter
1 - TORQUE CONVERTER
2 - CONVERTER HOUSING

INSTALLATION

(1) Check torque converter hub and hub drive flats
for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the
hub and flats with 320/400 grit paper and crocus
cloth if necessary. The hub must be smooth to avoid
damaging pump seal at installation.
(2) If a replacement
installed, transfer any components necessary, such as
the manual shift lever and shift cable bracket, from
the original transmission onto the replacement trans-
mission.
(3) Lubricate oil pump seal lip with transmission
fluid.
(4) Place torque converter in position on transmis-
sion.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or con-
verter hub while inserting torque converter into the
front of the transmission.
transmission is being
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(5) Align torque converter to oil pump seal open-
ing.
(6) Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
(7) While pushing torque converter inward, rotate
converter until converter is fully seated in the oil
pump gears.
(8) Check converter seating with a scale and
straightedge (Fig. 43). Surface of converter lugs
should be at least 19 mm (3/4 in.) to rear of straight-
edge when converter is fully seated.
(9) If necessary, temporarily secure converter with
C-clamp attached to the converter housing.
Fig. 43 Torque Converter Installation Depth
1 - TORQUE CONVERTER
2 - TRANSMISSION HOUSING
(10) Check condition
Replace the plate if cracked, distorted or damaged.
Also be sure transmission dowel pins are seated
in engine block and protrude far enough to
hold transmission in alignment.
(11) Apply a light coating of Mopar
Grease to the torque converter hub pocket in the rear
pocket of the engine's crankshaft.
(12) Raise transmission and align the torque con-
verter with the drive plate and the transmission con-
verter housing with the engine block.
(13) Move transmission forward. Then raise, lower,
or tilt transmission to align the converter housing
with the engine block dowels.
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of converter driveplate.
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