Visual Inspection

Inspect and replace torque converter for the following conditions:

• Overheated (torque converter will be blue in color).
• ATF leaking at weld areas.
• Damaged torque converter pilot.
• Evidence of metal particles in torque converter, oil cooler, or cooler pipes.
• Damaged torque converter stator, damaged pump, or damaged turbine.
• Damaged or worn torque converter bushing.
• Contaminated ATF due to engine coolant.

Inspect torque converter for stripped bolt hole threads. Repair as necessary.