Don't Replace If These Conditions Exist

- The oil has an odor, changed color, and there is no evidence of metal or a clutch facing particles.
- Damage to the threads in one or more of the converter bolt holes.
- Correct with a thread insert.
- Transmission failure did not display evidence of damage or worn internal parts, steel particles or clutch plate lining material in the unit and inside of the fluid filter.
- The vehicle has been exposed to high mileage (only). The exception may be where the torque converter clutch damper plate lining has seen excessive wear by any vehicles that operate in heavy and/or constant traffic, such as taxi, delivery or police use.