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Torque Converter

Torque Converter
1. The installation of new or remanufactured torque converters must be carried out if one or more of the following statements are true:
- A torque converter malfunction 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 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