Do you have to take torque converter to remove transmission?
Before removing the last bell housing bolt, check to make sure all transmission electrical connections have been disconnected. WARNING: Once the transmission is separated from the engine, there is nothing holding the torque converter to the transmission.
Will an automatic transmission work without a torque converter?
An automatic transmission wouldn’t work without it. Want to reverse? Between the engine and the complicated gear sets, a torque converter provides an interconnecting link, and without it, the car wouldn’t move.
Can I drive without a torque converter?
When a torque converter is not working, your car will have major problems. A bad torque converter can damage a transmission. Bad torque convertors can lead to damage, overheating, friction, and transmission fluid degradation. If these problems continue, it can cause even more damage to transmission.
How long does it take to change a torque converter?
The torque converter itself is relatively inexpensive (between $150 and $350, depending on the vehicle), but 5-10 hours of labor is involved since the transmission must be removed in order to replace the torque converter.
Can a torque converter be a problem with a transmission?
It could be a problem with the transmission, or the transmission could be perfectly fine and it could be a problem with the torque converter. Torque converter issues on a lot of older transmissions can be diagnosed by carrying out a stall-speed test. Below we have outlined how you can safely and easily conduct a torque converter test.
What’s the best way to drain a torque converter?
Once locating the Hex opening, use the appropriate sized Hex tool to unscrew the hex until the oil plug is completely removed. Place a bucket or oil pan under the transmission cooling line or T-Converter (depending on the method) with the transmission in the neutral gear. Next, start the engine.
How do you remove a torque converter cover?
The cover is normally made of thin metal or aluminum and is held in place by a several 10mm or 12mm bolts. Once cover is removed, using a flashlight or droplight, look inside the bell housing to locate the bolts/nuts holding the torque converter to the flywheel/flex-plate.
Where are the torque converter nuts on a 01M?
Up behind the right axle stub there is a small round plastic cover. Remove the cover then use a 15 mm to remove the 3 torque converter bolts. To turn the engine over to access the toque converter nuts, use a 19mm 12 point shallow socket on the crank pulley.