- Replace the torque converter if any of the following conditions
exist:
| • | Metal particles found after flushing the cooler and the cooler
pipes |
| • | External leaks in the hub weld area |
| • | Converter pilot cup damage or poor fit in the crankshaft |
| • | Converter hub damage or scoring |
| • | Engine coolant contamination |
- Do not replace the torque converter if the following conditions
exist:
| • | The fluid has an odor or is discolored, but with no metal particles |
| • | Converter bolt thread damage. Refer to Thread Repair in Engine
Mechanical for standard thread repair procedures. |