Is the torque converter separate from the transmission?
The space inside the torque converter is normally full of transmission fluid, which helps in transferring power generated from the engine to the transmission. It seems odd, right? Not really! Your vehicle’s engine drives one of the turbines also known as the impeller, that pushes the fluid onto the turbine.
What happens if you drain a torque converter?
Step by Step Directions to Drain a Torque Converter. Since a Torque Converter, (T-Converter) is your transmission’s number one assistant, a well cared for T-Converter makes for a happy transmission. A misbehaving T-Converter can cause transmission slippage, stalling, strange noises and much more serious damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Where is the torque converter in a car?
Usually, the T-Converter can be found between the transmission drain pan and the engine flex plate on the car’s undercarriage. Rotate the T-Converter until you are able to view the hex nut opening.
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.
When do you need an oil change on a torque converter?
If Debris particles are found upon inspection of the transmission oil, then chances are the transmission and T-Converter needs an oil change. By being Pro-active you can extehnd the life of the transmission, instead of procrastinating and incurring expensive repairs.
How does a torque converter work on a transmission?
NOTICE: The torque converter must engage three separate transmission components during installation. The converter will engage the front pump gear set, the stator support (large spline), and the input shaft (small spline). As such, you will normally feel and/or hear three distinct “clicks” as the converter engages each transmission component.
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.
Do you need to Shim a torque converter?
This will require disassembly and verification of proper torque converter installation. If you have more than 3/16” air gap then you may install high quality flat washers between the mounting pads and flexplate to shim the converter to the correct air gap dimension of 1/8” – 3/16”. NEVERshim the converter to eliminate all air gap.
Where do you put the nut on a torque converter?
Torque converters that require a bolt and nut should have the bolt installed from the engine side of the flexplate and the nut installed from the converter side. Failure to install the bolts and nuts in this manner may result in interference of the bolts with the rear of the engine block.