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It must be unbolted from the engine flex-plate (flywheel) then correctly installed into the replacement transmission. Failure to install the torque converter correctly will result in expensive damage to the transmission.

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Q: Does the torque converter have to be removed to change out a transmissions on 2001 Chevy X Z?
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