Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

TORQUE CONVERTER

1. A new or remanufactured torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements is true:

- A torque converter malfunction has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- Converter bolt holes, impeller hub or bushing are damaged.
- Discoloration (due to overheating).
- Evidence of transaxle assembly or transaxle fluid contamination due to the following transaxle or converter failure modes:

a. Major metallic failure.

b. Multiple clutches or clutch plate failures.

c. Sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination.

d. Internal torque converter contamination present. See Torque Converter Contamination Inspection.