Replace the Torque Converter

Replace the torque converter under any of the following conditions:
^ External leaks appear in the hub weld area
^ The converter hub is scored or damaged
^ The converter pilot is broken, damaged, or fits poorly into the crankshaft
^ You discover steel particles after flushing the cooler and the cooler lines
^ The pump is damaged, or you discover steel particles in the converter
^ The vehicle has Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) shudder and/or no TCC apply. Replace the torque converter only after all hydraulic and electrical diagnoses have been made. The converter clutch material may be glazed.
^ The converter has an imbalance which cannot be corrected. Refer to the Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test Procedure. Testing and Inspection
^ The converter is contaminated with engine coolant which contains antifreeze
^ An internal failure occurs in the stator roller clutch
^ You notice excessive end play
^ Overheating produces heavy debris in the clutch
^ You discover steel particles or clutch lining material in the fluid filter or on the magnet, when no internal parts in the unit are worn or damaged. This condition indicates that lining material came from the converter.