Torque converter replacement?

Tiny
KWOODS88
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  • 2005 SUZUKI FORENZA
I am trying to replace the transmission on my forenza but I cant get a socket, wrench or nothing on to the torque converter bolts to loosen them is there a tool or method to get them off? Btw I have everything else disconnected and the trans is ready to drop but I cant get them bolts off
Friday, September 20th, 2013 AT 7:44 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Did you take the starter off? they have to be removed form the starter hole. it may take a thin wall socket to reach them.

This video can help install the converter

https://youtu.be/ZC7xHVMKLRw

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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Friday, September 20th, 2013 AT 8:05 AM
Tiny
KEITH.BRANTON
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I was unable to remove the torque converter bolts through the starter hole - but the starter does need to be removed. I removed the oil pan and had plenty access to the bolts once that was out of the way. When cleaning up the engine I discovered an access port about the middle (height-wise) of the front of the engine (assuming the starter is at the back) with a rubber 'door' on it that you can just pull out using the little handle in the middle that lines up well with the torque converter bolts and I'm sure is designed to give access.
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Saturday, July 29th, 2017 AT 9:08 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, July 29th, 2017 AT 2:26 PM
Tiny
IDA E
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  • 2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
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  • 4 CYL
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We are trying to replace the torque converter on this car. Having purchased a new torque converter for it, is there anything else that we may need for the job?
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Replace the bolts with the correct ones. See images below. That is a service bulletin from Suzuki. Good luck on the job.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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May want to check or replace the rear main seal while you are right there.
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)

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