1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the power steering (P/S) fluid reservoir
from the holder.
3. Remove the upper torque rod.
4. Remove the ground cable (A
The lock-up mechanism of the torque converter clutch operates in D position
(2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th), and in D position
D3 driving mode (2nd and 3rd). The pressurized fluid is drained from the back of
the torque converter through a fluid
passage, causing the torque converter clutch piston to be he
Intermittent Failures
The term "intermittent failure" means a system may
have had a failure, but it checks OK now. If the
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not
come on, check for poor connections or loose pins at all
connectors related to the circuit that you are
troubleshooting. If