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Auto transmission torque converter bolts

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Auto transmission torque converter bolts
« on: July 28, 2012, 03:21:02 PM »
A little assistance please. I have a 2000 Chevy Tracker 4x4 2.0L. I've pulled the head and timing cover assembly and really want to pull the motor and rebuild it. Everything looks good, but I can't figure out how to remove the auto transmission torque converter bolts. I have the access cover off and I can see them. I just can't get a wrench or socket on them with enough confidence to apply the necessary pressure to break them loose. I haven't done anything stupid yet like rounding off the heads. Has anyonoe done it and how did you do it? Thanks in advance...

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Re: Auto transmission torque converter bolts
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2012, 11:28:13 AM »
No replies so I should document how they came out.
1. I assume at this point you have all the other stuff out such as the starter, etc. and the battery is disconnected.
2. Remove the transmission mount. It's on the passenger side of the tranny. Two bolts in the tranny and two in the motor mount. Take it out. It's in the way even if rotated on one bolt.
3. Remove the access panel. Mine had two or three small bolts.
4. You have to do this blind, standing behind the tranny (a lift is a godsend), facing the front of the car. Might as well close the eyes and get used to the feel. I used a six point socket on a 3/8" breaker bar. Find something that fits, but I recommend the six point. Use a screwdriver wedged into a tooth of the flywheel against the side of the access hole in the bottom of the tranny to keep it from turning. Hold the socket with one hand to make sure it's on good and pull with the other. Once they break loose, they come out pretty easy with fingers.
5. Turn the tranny to the next one using the screwdriver. Repeat till they all come out.