{"id":116532,"date":"2024-08-16T04:32:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T11:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=116532"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:44:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T00:44:19","slug":"torque-converter-spacing-importance-and-how-to-measure-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/torque-converter-spacing-importance-and-how-to-measure-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Torque Converter Spacing: Space or No Space?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column116532_173d8c-d1 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-75e21c  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-b6fcd4\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading116532_f25e5c-90\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the torque converter is bolted to the flex plate, there is no space between the converter and the plate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During reinstallation of the torque converter, it must engage the turbine shaft, the stator support on the pump, and the pump gear.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can seriously damage the pump itself and possibly the crankshaft thrust bearings if you install the torque converter the wrong way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re putting your automatic transmission back together, then you need to pay attention to the torque converter spacing. Incorrectly reinstalling the torque converter can result in severe transmission damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should There Be Space Between the Torque Converter and Flex Plate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/torque-converter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"torque converter\">torque converter<\/a> is bolted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/flex-plate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"flex plate\">flex plate<\/a>, there is no space between the converter and the plate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flex plate is bolted at the center to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft\">crankshaft<\/a> and at its outer edges to the torque converter, which swells slightly as fluid pressure is applied by the pump; lots of square inches in there, so the torque converter needs to be able to flex the plate as it expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the flywheel teeth (for the starter) are on the converter and sometimes they&rsquo;re on the flex plate itself. But an automatic transmission doesn&rsquo;t have a flywheel, per se, like a manual transmission does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When the torque converter is bolted to the flex plate, there is no space between the converter and the plate.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of a car torque converter\" class=\"wp-image-118553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/torque-converter-diagram.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When the torque converter is unbolted from the flex plate, it can be moved a bit deeper into the transmission for clearance as the transmission is removed. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re reinstalling the torque converter into the transmission, you should hold the &ldquo;button&rdquo; in the center of the torque converter while spinning the converter with your other hand. The torque converter must engage the turbine shaft, the stator support (not shown in the illustration) on the pump, and the pump gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/engine-knocking-sound-what-does-it-mean\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6\"><style> .u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6:active, .u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u99fd7ded4e681d23e58a22263722d5d6:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Engine Knocking Sound: What Does it Mean?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column116532_2b3a1f-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column116532_2b3a1f-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column116532_2b3a1f-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            You&rsquo;ll feel and hear three &ldquo;clunks&rdquo; when the converter is properly installed. If you don&rsquo;t hear all three &ldquo;clunks&rdquo; and try to install the transmission, you can seriously damage the pump itself and possibly the crankshaft thrust bearings.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Incorrectly Installed Torque Converter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An incorrectly installed torque converter can damage the engine&rsquo;s thrust bearing. If the torque converter is pushing the flex plate and thrust bearing, the thrust bearing&rsquo;s surface might not be able to maintain a sufficient oil film. This can cause the part to overheat and be destroyed, which can allow the crankshaft to move and result in severe crank damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get a Replacement Torque Converter for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, an incorrectly installed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/torque-converter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"torque converter\">torque converter<\/a> may affect the engine. Imagine how a malfunctioning converter may affect your vehicle&rsquo;s performance. Thankfully, <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> has an array of high-quality converters for you to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We take pride in the quality of our torque converters, sourcing them from trusted manufacturers in the industry to ensure top-tier performance. You can also expect fast and efficient delivery because we ship orders from strategically located warehouses across the country. This means your replacement alternator can arrive at your doorstep in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our catalog, and take advantage of our best deals today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>When you&rsquo;re putting your automatic transmission back together, then you need to pay attention to the torque converter spacing. 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