Flex Plate: Testing and Inspection

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND DRIVE PLATE INSPECTION
1. Inspect one-way clutch, as follows:





a. Install Special Service Tool (SST) 09350-33014 (09351-32010) or equivalents, into the inner race of the one-way clutch.
b. Install SST 09350-32014 (09351-32020) or equivalents, so that it fits in the notch of the converter hub and outer race of the one-way clutch.





c. With the torque converter clutch standing on its side, the clutch locks when turned counterclockwise, and rotate freely and smoothly clockwise. If necessary, clean the converter clutch and retest the clutch. Replace the converter if the clutch still fails the test.





2. Measure drive plate runout and inspect ring gear. Set up a dial indicator, measure the drive plate runout.
Maximum runout: 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch).
If the runout is not within the specification, replace the drive plate. If installing a new drive plate, note the orientation of spacers and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).





3. Measure torque converter clutch sleeve runout, as follows:
a. Temporarily mount the torque converter clutch to the drive plate. Set up a dial indicator, measure the torque converter clutch sleeve runout.
Maximum runout: 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch).
If the runout is not within the specification, try to correct by reorienting the installation of the converter clutch. If excessive runout cannot be corrected, replace the torque converter clutch.

NOTE: Mark the position of the torque converter clutch to ensure the correct installation.

b. Remove the torque converter clutch.