Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Torque Converter: Description and Operation
TORQUE CONVERTER
The torque converter couples the engine to the turbine shaft. It also provides torque multiplication and absorbs engine shock of gear shifting. The
torque converter main components are as follows:
Piston Plate Clutch and Damper Assembly
The piston plate clutch and damper assembly transmits engine power to the turbine from the torque converter cover during lockup.
Converter Cover
The converter cover transmits power from the engine into the torque converter. The oil pump is driven by hub connected to the converter
cover.
Turbine
The turbine is splined to the input shaft and driven by fluid from the impeller.
Impeller
The impeller is an integral part of the converter cover. The impeller transmits engine power to the turbine by forcing transmission fluid against
the turbine blades.
Reactor
The reactor (also called the stator) contains a one-way clutch to hold it stationary only when reaction is required. The reactor causes hydraulic
reaction providing torque multiplication