## 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.