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Torque Converter

  1. If installing a new torque converter, one or more of the following statements should be true:
    • A torque converter failure 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 doing 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 failures.
      • sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination.