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Torque Converter

Torque Converter





1. A new or remanufactured torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements are true:
^ A torque converter malfunction has been determined based on the complete diagnostic procedures.
^ Converter stud(s), impeller hub or bushing is 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:
- 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.