Torque Converter & Drive Plate: Inspection

1. Insert the SST into the stator shaft fitting area.

   SST 09351-32010 

2. Insert the SST from the torque converter sleeve and engage it to the stator thrust washer cutout.

   SST 09351-32020 

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3. Raise the torque converter and turn the SST (tool).

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Criteria: Turns lightly when turned clockwise and locked when turned counterclockwise. 

1. If the check result of the torque converter fits the criteria, replace the torque converter.

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Criteria: Metallic sound is heard at the torque converter during stall test or in neutral. 

1-way clutch is free in both directions or locked.

Auto fluid contains fines in amounts greater than the limit sample (see the limit sample)

1. If auto fluid has an unusual odor and is discolored, thoroughly stir the auto fluid in the torque converter and draw the auto fluid with the installing surface facing upward.

1. When checking the torque converter and filling auto fluid, clean the oil cooler and the pipeline.
   NOTE: Clean by blowing 196 kPa {2.0 kgf/cm² , 28.4 psi} of compressed air from the inlet hose.
2. If the auto fluid or the coolant is cloudy, check the oil cooler.

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1. If interference marks are found at the end of the torque converter installation bolt and the bottom of the torque converter installation hole, replace the bolt and the torque converter.

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2. The installation bolt lengths shall be all the same. (10.3 to 10.8 mm {0.406 to 0.425 in})

1. Using a dial gauge, check the drive plate runout.

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Standard value: 0.30mm {0.0118in}