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Torque Converter Assembly Removal

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    Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Torque Converter Assembly
    GM334749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the transmission torque converter assembly.
  2. Inspect the torque converter assembly for the following:
    • External damage
    • Metal particles found after flushing the oil cooler and the cooler lines
    • External leaks in the hub weld area
    • The torque converter pilot is damaged or fits poorly into the crankshaft
    • Internal failure of the stator roller clutch
    • Contamination from the engine coolant
    • Excessive end play (Refer to Torque Converter End Play Inspection ).