After replacing the torque converter there is a chatter and looks like there is slight wobble in the flywheel?

SWREGISTER

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2013 FORD EXPLORER
3.5L
V6
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I replaced a torque converter in my wife's vehicle and now there is a chatter and looks like there is a slight wobble in the flywheel. The flywheel was not unbolted when the new converter was put in and it did not make this noise before the installation. I torqued the converter bolts to 41 ft-lbs because that is the only specs I could find online.

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 1:16 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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110,108 POSTS

Hi,

That should be fine. Interestingly, I have every torque spec for the transmission except the torque converter.

Is the noise loud enough for you to record and upload for me to hear? Also, when you installed the torque converter into the front pump, did the splines align easily?

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 9:50 PM

SWREGISTER

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Yes, everything aligned and slid into place smoothly.

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Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 AT 7:53 AM

KEN L

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The fact that it is ticking and wobbling means there is something not right, like something is stuck between the flex plate and torque converter. Maybe a small bolt or washer? It will need to come back apart for inspection.

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Thursday, August 17th, 2023 AT 10:20 AM