Torque Converter: Operation: Notes

Fig 1: Torque Converter

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TURBINE

2 - IMPELLER

3 - STATOR

4 - INPUT SHAFT

5 - STATOR SHAFT

6 - TURBINE DAMPER

The converter impeller (driving member) (2), which is integral to the converter housing and bolted to the engine drive plate, rotates at engine speed. The converter turbine (driven member) (1), which reacts from fluid pressure generated by the impeller, rotates and turns the transmission input shaft (4). See Fig 1.