2. Checking the freewheel clutch.
- a) Install the special tool into the inner race of the freewheel clutch.
- b) Position the special tool so as to align the marks on the torque converter hub and the outer race of the freewheel clutch.
- c) When the torque converter is stationary, the clutch should not rotate counterclockwise and should rotate freely and smoothly clockwise.
- d) If necessary, flush the torque converter and recheck the freewheel clutch. If the clutch is faulty, replace the torque converter.
3. Checking the toothed ring and runout of the torque converter drive plate.
- a) Install a dial indicator and measure the runout of the torque converter drive plate.
- b) If the torque converter drive plate runout exceeds 0.20 mm, then in case of a damaged toothed ring, replace the torque converter drive plate. When installing a new plate, pay attention to the orientation of the spacer sleeves. Tighten the bolts. Bolt tightening torques:
- models before 1996 and 4WD: 83 Nm
- models since 1996: 64 Nm
3. Checking the torque converter bushing runout.
- a) Temporarily install the torque converter on the torque converter drive plate. Install a dial indicator and measure the runout.
- b) If the runout exceeds 0.30 mm, try to eliminate this defect by reorienting the torque converter. If this defect cannot be eliminated, the torque converter must be replaced.
Note: Apply alignment marks to ensure correct subsequent installation of the torque converter.
- b) Remove the torque converter.
Checking the installation of the torque converter
Using a caliper and a ruler, measure the dimensions from the torque converter bosses to the front flange of the transmission housing. Normal distance:
- models before 1996: 13.0 mm
- A241E: 12.8 mm
- A245E: 22.8 mm
- A540H: 13.7 mm
