Cutlass Cruiser V8-307 5.0L VIN Y 4-bbl (1983)
FIGURE 2
7.
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.
8.
Pour the beads into a sifting pan (J-34155-1) and sift to remove under sized beads.
9.
Prop the new converter up at a 45 degree angle with the lower bed fill hole at the top.
10.
Using funnel J-34155-3 pour the 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.
11.
Lay the converter down on a flat surface with the lower bed fill hole on top. Figure 2.
FIGURE 3
12.
Insert the fill plug into the lower bed fill hole. The fill plug outer rim must rest against the converter body.
13.
Insert the plug installer tool (J-34118) into the fill plug and tighten to a torque of 47 N-m (35 ft.lbs.). Refer to Figure 3.
14.
Install the converter on the vehicle by reversing steps 1 through 4 of this procedure.
15.
Install a Campaign Identification label. Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Service Procedure will require a
Campaign Identification label. Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing
the campaign service, and the date vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. When installing
label, clean the surface of the radiator upper mounting support and apply the campaign label where it is readily visible.
PART INFORMATION
Parts are to be obtained from WDDGM using the following part numbers.
Description
Usage
Part Nu m ber
Converter with Upper Beads
1983 5.0L
25057007
(Includes Fill Hole Plug)
