SECTION 7
TRANSMISSION
7-6. REMOVAL OF TORQUE CONVERTER.
7-7. To remove the torque converter, the
7 - 2 . The transmission assembly consists of
engine and transmission have to be removed as
three basic components: the torque converter,
one unit.
t h e forward-reverse transmission, and the
3 - s p e e d constant mesh transmission. These
7-8. To separate the converter from the power
three components share one common oil
train, sling the transmission and remove the
supply. A converter charging pump, driven by
capscrews which connect the converter hous-
the converter impeller, supplies oil flow to the
i n g to the flywheel housing. Remove the
torque converter and the clutch packs. The oil
c a p s c r e w s fastening the converter to the
is cooled in a heat exchanger at the bottom of
mounting plate. Remove the top screw last and
the radiator.
lift the converter out. Scribe lines to mark the
7-3.
TORQUE COVERTER (see figure 7-3).
o r i g i n a l converter position in relation to the
mounting plate.
7-4. GENERAL.
7-9.
DISASSEMBLY OF TORQUE CONVERTER
(see figure 7-4).
7-5. This 11 inch (298.5 mm) torque
converter is a serviceable unit. It consists of an
NOTE: Mark all parts for reassembly.
impeller which is driven by the engine
f l y w h e e l , a turbine which Is splined to the
a. Support the converter with a square of
transmission input shaft, a stator, and a sprag
two by four s large enough to seat the impeller
clutch.
FIGURE 7-1.
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