Torque Converter Rebuild Cost

Torque Converter Rebuild Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to replace a torque converter?

Subsequently, question is, how much does it cost to replace a torque converter? Most auto repair shops will charge someone anywhere from $600 to $1000 for a torque converter replacement job. If you would rather do the replacement job yourself, then a new torque converter will cost anywhere from $150 to $500. The exact cost depends on the make and model of your vehicle.

How to change a torque converter?

How to Replace a Torque ConverterPark you car on a flat, clean surface.Jack one end of the vehicle off the ground and support the weight onto two automotive jack stands. ...Go under the vehicle to the end of the drive shaft that connects it to the rear axle. ...Place the vehicle in neutral so that the drive shaft can be turned. ...Open the hood of the vehicle and locate the transmission fill tube. ...Set the car in park. Go under the vehicle to where the torque converter is visible at the front of the transmission.Place a floor jack under the transmission pan and raise the arm up to the pan and put some upward pressure on the transmission.Loosen the transmission's bell housing bolts securing the transmission to the engine. ...Pull the old torque converter off the transmission's input shaft. Fill a new torque converter with a quart of transmission fluid and push onto the transmission input shaft.

Does cvt have a torque converter?

Yes . According to the Subaru FSM the CVT uses a "TCC" (Torque converter clutch). That probably means they are using a locking torque converter, which they have used in previous models. Once the input and output speeds are close, the TCU will lock the torque converter clutch to get 100% efficient transfer.

What is a torque converter solenoid?

There is a solenoid in your GM converter that causes the the torque convertor clutch (TCC) to engage and disengage. When the TCC solenoid receives a signal from the engine control module (ECM), it opens a passage in the valve body and hydraulic fluid applies the TCC. When the ECM signal stops, the solenoid closes the valve and pressure is vented, causing the TCC to disengage.