Torque Converter Assembly: Removal

Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
Pull out the torque converter assembly and oil pump shaft horizontally.
NOTE: Be sure not to scratch the inside of bushing in oil pump shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Assembly
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Remove the input shaft.
NOTE: When the torque converter assembly is removed, the input shaft will also come off.

Fig 2: Identifying Input Shaft
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Remove the oil pump shaft from torque converter assembly as necessary.