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Torque Converter

  1. A new torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements are true:
    • A torque converter malfunction has been detected based on completed diagnostic procedures.
    • Impeller hub or bushing is damaged.
    • If there is a discoloration of the torque converter (due to overheating).
    • The torque converter is found to be out of specification, when carrying out the following checks:
      • torque converter end play check
      • torque converter leakage check
    • If there is evidence of transaxle assembly damage or fluid contamination due to the following transaxle or converter failure modes:
      • major metallic failure
      • multiple clutches or clutch plate failures
      • sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination