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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 26900-13 Magnetic Indicator Base
    • J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
    • J 39195 Converter End Play Check Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 28372  Size: SH
  1. Place the J 39195 converter end play check tool base into the torque converter assembly (1). The J 39195 converter end play check tool will bottom itself on the face of the stator.
  2. Insert the T-handle forcing screw of the J 39195 converter end play check tool into the base and hand tighten.
  3. Using the J 26900-13 magnetic indicator base , position the J 8001 dial indicator set so that the dial indicator tip is in the center of the J 39195 converter end play check tool T-handle.
  4. Push down on the J 39195 converter end play check tool T-handle to bottom the stator.
  5. Preload the J 8001 dial indicator set .
  6. Set the J 8001-3 dial indicator to 0.
  7. Pull up on the J 39195 converter end play check tool T-handle.
  8. Inspect the reading on the dial indicator. The total end play should be 0.0-0.38 mm (0.0-0.015 in).
  9. Repeat this procedure several times in order to get an accurate measurement.
  10. Remove the tools.