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