Think of the torque converter as being the clutch between the engine and transmission.
The automatic has one for the lock up torque converter
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 , just the automatic transmission has a torque converter
There is a probelm with the automatic transmissions 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
the torque converter on all automatic are inside of the bell housing connecting the engine and transmission
Automatic, yes. Manual, no.
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.
No, a manual transmission uses a clutch. Torque converters are used on automatic transmissions.
The catalytic converter is in the exhaust next to the side of the trans, the torque converter, if automatic, is inside the bell housing.
All automatic transmission vehicles use a torque converter.