How do I know if a torque converter is failing?

When the torque converter starts to fail, you may feel shuddering (shaking) and even slipping, especially when it shifts to overdrive. Also, you will likely feel the shudder at slower speeds.

Take a look through this link. It explains how to diagnose transmission problems.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

As far as the torque converter replacement, the transmission needs to be removed. The torque converter is bolted to the flywheel on the rear of the engine, between the engine and transmission.

If you plan to replace the converter, here is a link that you may find helpful. It explains in general how to remove the transmission. You can use this as a guide because the manual's directions are somewhat vague.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/transmission-replacement-removal-manual

Note the link is for a transmission replacement. However, the removal and replacement directions are used.

The attachments below provide the directions specific to your vehicle for the removal and replacement of the transmission.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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