Torque Converter: Operation: Notes

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The converter impeller (Fig 3) (driving member), which is integral to the converter housing and bolted to the engine drive plate, rotates at engine speed. The converter turbine (driven member), which reacts from fluid pressure generated by the impeller, rotates and turns the transmission input shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Stator Location

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Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch (Tcc)

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Fig 3: Identifying Torque Converter Fluid Operation

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