Torque Converter Service and Replacement

TORQUE CONVERTER SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT
1. The torque converter must be replaced if one or more of the following are true:
- A converter malfunction has been determined based on the complete diagnostic procedures.
- The converter stud(s), impeller hub or bushing is damaged.
- Discoloration of the torque converter (due to overheating).
- The torque converter is found to be out of specification, when performing one of the following 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 transmission assembly or fluid contamination is found 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