Banks Power Chevy_GMC Trucks: Duramax LB7 (Diesel ’01 - 04 6.6L) Powertrain- Banks Billet Torque Converter '01-08 Chevy_GMC Trucks: Duramax Allison Trans - Manual (Page 6)

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96732 v.2.0
Torque Converter
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative
(ground) cable from the battery (if there
is more than one battery, disconnect
both negative cables). Secure the cable
so it cannot accidentally come in con-
tact with the post.
2.
Raise the vehicle high enough to
remove the transmission and support
it securely with properly weight-rated
safety stands, ramps or a commercial
hoist. Take care to balance the vehicle
to prevent it from slipping or falling.
When using ramps, be sure the wheels
are centered squarely on the topsides.
Set the parking brake and securely
block the wheels that are on the
ground.
CAUTION: DO NOT WORK UNDER
ANY VEHICLE SUPPORTED ONLY
BY A JACK. SEVERE INJURY MAY
RESULT.
3.
Carefully remove the Banks Torque
Converter from the shipping container.
Be careful not to damage the shipping
container as it will be used to return
the factory torque converter to Gale
Banks Engineering.
4.
To avoid pump seal damage dur-
ing converter installation, inspect the
Banks Torque Converter hub and hub
drive notches for sharp edges, burrs,
scratches or nicks. It may be neces-
sary to polish hub and/or notches with
320/400 grit sandpaper and crocus
cloth.
CAUTION: Make sure to cover the
drive hub entry with a clean rag
to prevent any contaminants from
entering the torque converter.
Clean any contaminants from
Installation procedure
Figure 2