How do you index a torque converter out of car

## Indexing a Torque Converter Out of Car

### Materials Required

– Torque converter
– Indexing ring
– Dial indicator
– Wrench
– Socket set
– Transmission jack

### Safety Precautions

– Always wear safety glasses when working with automotive components.
– Do not attempt to index a torque converter without the proper tools and safety equipment.
– Be aware of sharp edges and moving parts.

### Instructions

1. Disassemble the torque converter.

– Remove the bolts that hold the two halves of the torque converter together.
– Carefully separate the two halves.

2. Inspect the torque converter.

– Look for any damage to the converter. If there is any damage, the converter should be replaced.
– If the converter is in good condition, proceed to the next step.

3. Install the indexing ring.

– The indexing ring is a thin metal ring that fits between the two halves of the torque converter.
– Install the indexing ring on one of the converter halves.

4. Set up the dial indicator.

– The dial indicator is used to measure the distance between the two halves of the torque converter.
– Set up the dial indicator so that the tip of the indicator is resting on the indexing ring.

5. Rotate the torque converter.

– Slowly rotate the torque converter so that the indexing ring passes under the tip of the dial indicator.

6. Zero the dial indicator.

– Once the indexing ring has passed under the tip of the dial indicator, zero the indicator.

7. Determine the correct indexing.

– The correct indexing is when the dial indicator reads zero when the indexing ring is at the top of the converter.
– If the dial indicator does not read zero, adjust the indexing ring until it does.

8. Tighten the bolts.

– Once the indexing ring is correctly installed, tighten the bolts that hold the two halves of the torque converter together.

9. Reassemble the torque converter.

– Carefully reassemble the two halves of the torque converter.
– Install the bolts that hold the converter together.

10. Test the torque converter.

– Install the torque converter into the transmission.
– Start the engine and check for any leaks or unusual noises.

### Tips

– If you are not comfortable indexing a torque converter, it is recommended to have a qualified mechanic perform the procedure.
– It is important to use the correct indexing ring for your specific torque converter.
– If the indexing ring is not installed correctly, it can cause damage to the torque converter and transmission.