Torque Converter: Overview
- 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:
- Major metallic failure.
- Multiple clutches or clutch plate failures.
- Sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination.
- Internal torque converter contamination present. See TORQUE CONVERTER CONTAMINATION INSPECTION .