Primary Torque Converter Inspection (On-Vehicle)

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of this primary inspection is to determine if the transaxle needs to be removed in order to perform further inspections. In this primary inspection, you will be looking for a spray paint streak on the circumference of the torque converter, which the manufacturer used in their identification process.

1. Remove the inspection plug located on the top of the transaxle case directly over the torque converter.

2. Disable engine spark and injector pulse by disconnecting the electrical connector from the ignition module located on the cam cover.

3. Have an assistant "bump" the engine over by cycling the ignition key from RUN to START repeatedly to slowly rotate the converter. Make sure the torque converter makes at least one full revolution in order to see all paint markings.

4. As the engine bumps over slowly, inspect the torque converter for paint markings. The markings may be on the transaxle side of the converter and better seen from the left side (toward left front wheel) of the inspection hole.

5. A Green paint streak indicates that the converter may need replacement. All converters with a Green paint streak will require removal of the transaxle and further inspection to determine if the converter or transaxle needs replacement. In addition, a converter with no paint markings will also require further inspection. Therefore:

^ If a Green paint stripe is present, or no paint mark of Any Color is visible, the transaxle must be removed for further inspection. Proceed to "Transaxle Removal" procedure in this bulletin to remove the transaxle and torque converter for further inspection. Once transaxle is removed proceed to "Torque Converter Inspection Procedure (Off-Vehicle)" for secondary inspection procedure.

^ Multiple other colors are likely to be present, and except for Green, are considered acceptable. If a color(s) other than Green is present, and no Green paint stripe is found, continue to step 6.

6. Install the inspection plug in the transaxle case and reconnect the electrical connector to the ignition module.

IMPORTANT:
Do not cover any existing underhood labels when affixing Campaign Completion Label.

7. Affix Campaign Completion Label (Campaign number 01-C-07) on a clean and dry surface of radiator core support, in an area clearly visible when hood is raised. (For more information, refer to "Campaign Completion Label" in this bulletin.)