Torque Converter

1. If installing a new torque converter, one or more of the following statements should be true:
- A torque converter failure has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- Converter studs, impeller hub or bushing are damaged.
- Discoloration of the torque converter (due to overheating).
- The torque converter is found to be out of specification when doing one of the following torque converter checks:
+ One-Way Clutch Check
+ End Play Check
+ Stator to Turbine Interference Check
+ Stator to Impeller Interference Check
+ Torque Converter Leak Check

- Evidence of transaxle assembly or fluid contamination due to the following transaxle or converter failure modes:
+ major metallic failure.
+ multiple clutches or clutch plate failures.
+ sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination.