TORQUE CONVERTER INSPECTION
Torque converter must be replaced under the following conditions
- Damage To Pump Assembly
- Metal Particles Present In Oil
- Leaks In Hub Weld Area
- Hub Scored Or Damaged
- Stator Failure
- Torque Converter Imbalance
- Engine Coolant Contamination
- Excessive End Play
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Channel Plate Bolt | 10 (14) |
| Flexplate-To-Crankshaft Bolt |
| Alero, Cavalier, Grand Am & Sunfire (2.4L) | (1) |
| Alero & Grand Am (3.4L) | 61 (83) |
| Cavalier & Sunfire (2.2L) | 55 (75) |
| Lanos | 44 (60) |
| Malibu (3.1L) | 52 (71) |
| Nubira | 48 (65) |
| Saturn "L" Series | (2) |
| Flexplate-To-Torque Converter Bolt |
| Daewoo | 48 (65) |
| Except Daewoo | 33 (45) |
| Manual Control Lever-To-Transaxle Nut | 15 (20) |
| Park/Neutral Position Switch Mounting Bolt & Nut | 18 (24) |
| Side Cover Bolt/Stud | 15 (20) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
| Control Valve Body Assembly Bolt | 106 (12) |
| Drive Sprocket Attaching Screw | 106 (12) |
| Input Speed Sensor Bolt | 106 (12) |
| Intermediate-4th Servo Cover Bolt | 106 (12) |
| Low/Reverse Servo Cover Bolt | 106 (12) |
| Oil Feed Tube Bolt | 106 (12) |
| Oil Pan Bolt | 106 (12) |
| Oil Pump Bolt | 106 (12) |
| Output Speed Sensor Retaining Stud | 106 (12) |
| Spacer Plate Bolt | 120 (14) |
| (1) Tighten to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m), and then tighten an additional 45 degrees. (2) Tighten to 39 ft. lbs. (53 N.m), and then tighten an additional 25 degrees. |
| (1) | Tighten to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m), and then tighten an additional 45 degrees. |
| (2) | Tighten to 39 ft. lbs. (53 N.m), and then tighten an additional 25 degrees. |
TRANSAXLE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | End Play - In. (mm) |
|---|
| Final Drive Pinion Gears | .009-.024 (.23-.62) |
| Input & Reaction Carrier Pinion Gears | .009-.027 (.23-.69) |
