Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection Automatic Transmission Unit

Caution:After cleaning the transmission components, allow to air dry.Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmissioncomponents. Lint from the towels can cause componentfailure.

Caution:Do not reuse cleaning solvents. Previously used solvents maydeposit sediment which may damage the component.

Caution:Do not use abrasive pads or bristle devices to clean thesealing surfaces. Abrasive pads produce a fine grit that can effecttransmission function. Abrasive pads can also remove enough metalto create oil leaks.

Preliminary Procedure

Thoroughly clean the torque converter and differentialhousing, including threads, with clean solvent.

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Threaded Holes

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Gasket Sealing Surfaces