How do we get the torque converter back into the transmission

2004 CHEVROLET AVEO
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MISSYK127
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We just had to replace the rear seal...we are trying to get the car back together but the torque convertor will not go back in...we just have inches to go...what gives?
May 6, 2012 at 2:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hello,

It can be tricky to get the torque converter into the transmission but this video will show you how.

https://youtu.be/ZC7xHVMKLRw

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
May 6, 2012 at 2:05 AM
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MISSYK127
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We dropped the transmission....yeah but its cramming the fly wheel when we put the car together.
May 6, 2012 at 2:15 AM
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MISSYK127
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The torque convertor is cramming the fly wheel...we are trying to get the torque convertor back into the transmission.
May 6, 2012 at 2:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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when you insert the trans, it has to go in with 3 clicks. the input shaft, the turbine shaft and lastly, the the ears of the front pump.

https://youtu.be/ZC7xHVMKLRw

Check the video above

you need to turn it by hand until you feel the last click onto the ears of the pump.

May 6, 2012 at 3:44 AM
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