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Torque Converter

Torque Converter
Install a new torque converter when one or more of the following statements are 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
^ Torque Converter 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