Torque Converter Service And Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The torque converter must be replaced if one or more of the following conditions exist.
- A torque converter malfunction has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- Converter studs, impeller hub or bushing are 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.
- One-Way Clutch Check
- End Play Check
- Stator to Turbine Interference Check
- Stator to Impeller Interference Check
- Torque Converter Leak Check
- Evidence of transaxle assembly or fluid contamination due to the following transaxle or converter failure modes.
- Major metallic failure
- Multiple clutches or clutch plate failure
- Sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination