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20. Lower the transmission and
remove it from under the vehicle.
21. Once the transmission and torque
converter assembly are removed,
place a suitable drain pan under
the converter-housing end of the
transmission.
CAUTION: Verify that the
transmission is secured to the
lifting device. When torque
converter is removed, the
transmission’s center of gravity
will shift and transmission may
become unstable.
22. Carefully slide the torque
converter out of the transmission.
Note: Inspect the oil seal on the front
pump of the transmission. If there are
signs of leakage or damage, the seal
should be replaced prior to installing
the new torque converter.
23. For 48RE Transmissions:
Remove and discard the Teflon/o-ring
seal from the stator support shaft –
this seal is not required when a Banks
Billet™ Torque Converter is installed.
24. Lubricate the Banks converter
drive pilot hub, oil pump and the
converter pilot hub by pouring one
quart of MOPAR ATF fluid into the pilot
hub. CAUTION: When installing the
Banks Torque Converter, be careful
not to damage the pump gear
O-Ring or Hub-Seal.
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