Torque Converter Clutch And Drive Plate (ATM): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSY 
    1. Inspect the one-way clutch.
      1. Set SST into the inner race of the one-way clutch.

        SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)

        Fig 1: Setting SST Into Inner Race Of One-Way Clutch
        G00920619Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Set SST so that it fits in the notch of the converter hub and outer race of the one-way clutch.

        SST 09350-32014 (09351-32010, 09351-32020)

      3. With the torque converter clutch setting up on its side, check that the one-way clutch locks when it is turned counterclockwise, and rotates smoothly clockwise.
        Fig 2: Checking One-Way Clutch Locks When It Is Turned Counterclockwise
        G00920620Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If necessary, clean the torque converter clutch and retest the one-way clutch.

      Replace the torque converter clutch if the one-way clutch still fails the test.

    2. Determine the condition of the torque converter clutch assy.
      1. If the inspection result of the torque converter clutch assy meets the following item, replace the torque converter clutch.

      Malfunction item: 

      Any metallic sound is heard from the torque converter clutch during stall test or when the shift lever is in neutral position. 

      One-way clutch is free or locked in both directions. 

      Fine powders exceeding the sample limit is identified in ATF. (See the sample.) 

      Fig 3: Example - Powder In ATF
      G00920621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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