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Service and Replacement Notes

The torque converter must be replaced if one or more of the following statements are true:
^ A torque converter malfunction 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 performing 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