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Torque Converter: Operation: Operation: Notes

The converter impeller (driving member), which is integral to the converter housing and bolted to the engine drive plate, rotates at engine speed. Refer to Fig 1. The converter turbine (driven member), which reacts from fluid pressure generated by the impeller, rotates and turns the transmission input shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Fluid Operation
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1 - APPLY PRESSURE 3 - RELEASE PRESSURE
2 - THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY FORWARD 4 - THE PISTON MOVES SLIGHTLY REARWARD