0368 00-2 TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2 0368 00 TORQUE CONVERTER MAINTENANCE (Contd) REMOVAL 1. Remove two screws (2) and (6), washers (3) and (5), and retaining brackets (4) from torque converter (7) and transmission (1). CAUTION Torque converter must be pulled straight out of transmission and not moved from side-to-side. Side movement will damage hook- type seal ring. 2. Remove torque converter (7) from transmission (1). CLEANING AND INSPECTION WARNING Volatile mineral spirits burn easily and fumes can explode. Do not smoke or allow flames nearby when using volatile mineral spirits. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death to personnel. 1. All metallic parts should be cleaned thoroughly with mineral spirits and dried with a lint-free rag. 2. Clean torque converter (7) with mineral spirits. 3. Inspect torque converter (7) for signs of metal particles, which indicate internal damage to transmission or converter. 4. Inspect contact areas of pump hub (8) for scores, burrs, scratches, and nicks. Replace torque converter (7) if scored, burred, scratched, or nicked. 5. Measure outside diameter of pump hub (8). Outside diameter should be no less than 1.872 in. (47.55 mm). If outside diameter is not within limits, replace torque converter (7).