FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Torque Converter

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 stud or studs, impeller hub or bushing are damaged.
- Discoloration (due to overheating).
- 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.
^ Internal torque converter contamination present.