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No , just the automatic transmission has a torque converter
The torque converter for an automatic transmission is inside the bellhousing area of the automatic transmission , the end of the transmission that is bolted to the engine
If it is equipped with a automatic transmission, then it has one. If your 4 runner has a clutch, then you do not have a torque converter. As a rule of thumb, only automatic's have a torque converter.
No, a manual transmission uses a clutch. Torque converters are used on automatic transmissions.
the torque converter on all automatic are inside of the bell housing connecting the engine and transmission
Think of the torque converter as being the clutch between the engine and transmission.
It depends on the transmission type. For a 4-speed automatic transmission (4F27E) needs a torque converter, but for a 6-speed PowerShift needs no torque converter at all, it using the Dual Clutch technology.
Yes.
The torque converter is an integral part of the automatic transmission, and the automatic transmission is under the control of the vehicle computer. Disconnecting the torque converter sensor or in fact, any other internal transmission sensor, will result in significant performance issues, and will show up as an error in the vehicle fault codes.
loose or missing torque converter bolt to the flywheel
The front seal on your automatic transmission would be between the torque converter and the front pump of the transmission. The transmission would have to be removed along with the torque converter to replace the seal.
All automatic transmission vehicles use a torque converter.