Leakage Checks

Special Tools:

1. Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.





2. Install Torque Converter Leak Check Tool and Gasket into convert hub.





3. WARNING: Always follow proper safety procedures while using press.

Install the torque converter with the installed leak check tool into the Arbor press.
Secure the press. Apply enough force from the press to seal tool into the torque converter.





4. Note: Use clean dry shop air.

Apply air pressure to valve on leak check tool.





5. With air pressure applied to valve, inspect for leaks at converter hub, seams and studs. A soap bubble solution may be applied around those areas to aid in diagnosis. If leaks are present, replace converter.





6. Remove air hose. Release pressure and then slowly release press. Remove converter. Remove tool.

Stator to Impeller Interference Check

1. Note: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear during this test.

Position the front pump support with the splines up.





2. Mount (A) torque converter on the (B) front pump support with the splines on the one-way clutch inner race, engaging the mating splines of the front pump support.





3. Hold the (A) front pump support stationary and rotate the (B) torque converter counterclockwise.
^ The torque converter should rotate freely with no signs of scraping.
^ If there are signs of scraping, replace the torque converter.