LeSabre V8-307 5.0L (1983)
A.
Catalyst dust should be controlled by wetting with water prior to bead removal as described in Step 2.
B.
The use of a suitable dust mask, rubber gloves and safety glasses is recommended when handling catalyst beads..
C.
Applicable OSHA standards should be reviewed.
D.
Allow converter to cool before handling.
2.
Stand the old converter upright on the inlet end and pour 16 ounces of water into the outlet end to control catalyst dust.
FIGURE 2
3.
Using a hammer and chisel, remove the fill hole plug from the lower bed. (The smooth side of the converter is the lower bed side). See Figure 2.
4.
Hold the converter over a clean pan (J-34155-2) and empty the catalyst beads by shaking. It may be necessary to tap the converter belt flange with
a hammer to loosen the beads.
5.
Pour the beads into a sifting pan (J-34155-1) and sift to remove undersized beads.
6.
The new converter, included in part number 25057007 should be propped up at a 45 degree angle with the lower bed fill hole at the top.
7.
Using funnel J-34155-3, pour sifted beads into the lower bed of the new converter. If additional beads are required to completely fill the lower
bed, it will be necessary to obtain a lower bed bead kit from the parts department. Excess beads from the kit should be saved in a clean container
for future use.
8.
Lay the converter down on a flat surface with the lower bed fill hole on top.
9.
Insert the fill plug into the lower bed fill hole. The fill plug outer rim must rest against the converter body.
FIGURE 3
10.
Insert the plug install tool (J-34118) into the fill plug and tighten to 47 N-m (35 ft.lbs.). See Figure 3.
11.
Install the converter on the vehicle using procedures listed in the applicable chassis service manual.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Special Tools J-34155-1,-2 and -3 referred to in Steps 4, 5, and 7 of the Service Procedure were previously provided by Buick.
