Torque Converter
- A new torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements are true:
- A torque converter failure has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- Converter stud(s), 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:
- Torque Converter One-Way Clutch Check
- Torque Converter End Play Check
- Torque Converter Turbine to Pump Stator Interference Check
- Torque Converter Impeller to Pump Stator Interference Check
- Torque Converter Leak Check
- Evidence of transmission assembly or fluid contamination due to the following transmission or converter failure modes:
- major metallic failure
- multiple clutches or clutch plate failures
- sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination