Torque Converter Service Notes
Torque Converter1. A new torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements are true:
^ A torque converter failure has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
^ Converter stud(s), 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 carrying out 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 transmission assembly or fluid contamination due to the following transmission or converter failure modes:
- major metallic failure
- multiple clutches or clutch plate failures
- sufficient component wear, which results in metallic contamination