Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 343

TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER UNIT
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BEARING RACE
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(3) Press the bearing cover assembly out of the converter
housing.
50. Remove the bearing outer race.
(1) Press out the bearing outer races with the SST.
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Install the bearing outer race during reassembly to
adjust the preload.
51. Check the oil seals for damage, replace if necessary.
52. Check the O-rings for damage, replace if necessary.
TORQUE CONVERTER
The torque converter is welded together and cannot be dis-
assembled.
Inspection
1. Check the outer surface of the converter for damage or
cracks, and replace it if necessary.
2. Check whether there is any rust on the pilot hub of the con-
verter or on the boss. If there is any, remove it completely.
3. Measure the bushing of the converter boss. Replace the
converter assembly if the bushing is worn.
Bushing inner diameter
Standard: 53.030mm (2.088 in)
Maximum: 53.075mm (2.090 in)
Washing inside of converter
1. Drain any ATF remaining in the converter.
2. Pour in solvent (approximately 0.5 liter [0.53 US qt, 0.44
3. Shake the converter to clean the inside. Pour out the solvent.
4. Clean the inside of the converter with compressed air so
that the inside is perfectly empty.
5. Pour in ATF.
6. Shake the converter to clean the inside. Pour out the ATF.
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