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After you have removed the cover from the lower half of the torque converter housing and driveplate you can remove the four bolts that secure the torque converter to the driveplate. Remove them one at a time by rotating the engine so that each bolt comes into view at the bottom where you have removed the driveplate cover.
It is 66 ft-lbs, and 46 ft-lbs for driveplate-to-torque coverter bolts.
On the torque converter. Do a Google search and read about torque converters.
Torque converter bolts No. Fly-wheel bolts YES.
Usually with bolts.
On some torque converters/flexplates the mounting holes are not evenly spaced.On some torque converters/flexplates the mounting holes are not evenly spaced.
No you can't get to them. The converter is in the way.
In the transmission held on by 3 bolts
Disconnect negative battery cableRemove the air cleaner labeling all hoses as they are disconnectedDisconnect the tv cable at the carburetor/TBI unitRemove the trans dipstick from the tubeRemove the upper bolt retaining the dipstick tube and separate the tube from the transmissionRaise and support the car on jackstandsRemove the driveshaftDisconnect the speedometer cable at the transmissionDisconnect the TCC wire connector at the transmissionRemove the torque arm to transmission bracket bolts.CAUTION rear spring force will cause the torque arm to move toward the floorpan when arm is disconnected place a wooden block between the torque arm and floorpanLoosen the rear torque arm bolts and pull the front of the arm free of the bracketRemove the catalytic converter/exhaust pipe bracket at the rear of transRemove the support bracket bolts at the inspection coverRemove the bolts retaining the inspection cover and remove the coverRemove the now exposed converter to driveplate bolts it will be necessary to turn the crankshaft to bring each bolt into view use a wrench on the large bolt at the front of the crankshaft.Mark the relative position of the converter and driveplate with a scribe so they can be reinstalled in the same position.Engage a large screwdriver in the teeth of the driveplate to prevent movement as the bolts are loosenedUse a floorjack and a piece of wood placed between the jack and the trans support the trans and remove the rear mount boltRemove the crossmemeber bolts and the crossmemberLower the transmission as far as possible without causing the engine or trans to contact the firewall then disconect the tv cable assembly and the oil cooler lines at the transSupport the engine at the oil pan rail with a jack and remove the transmission to engine bolts.The upper bolts should be removed firstMove the trans to the rear and down.If necessary carefully pry it free from the driveplate keep the rear of the trans down at all times to prevent the converter from falling out.The converter can be held in place with a strap
Loose converter bolts or a cracked pressure plate.
The Torque Converter is part of the transmission, not part of the engine. The torque converter needs to come off with the transmission. You need to remove the starter to access the torque converter bolts/nuts and separate it from the flex plate. Besides loosing all of the fluid in the torque converter, you stand to damage converter seals and/or the pump if the converter isn't properly installed in the transmission.
nope. you still have the 6 18mm bolts that bolt the flywheel to the crank