A large number of components make up all the parts of an automatic transmission. Every automatic transmission has these eight main parts, all of which are essential for the proper functioning of your transmission. But to know how they get the vehicle moving, you need to learn more than just the part names. 1. Torque Converter There is no clutch on automatic transmissions; they have a torque converter instead. This replaces the clutch and the same function is performed. Your transmission can’t shift gears while it’s still engaged to the engine; otherwise, it would snap gears. TORQUE CONVERTER: FUNCTIONS, PARTS, WORKING PRINCIPLES, AND TYPES That’s why if you suspect that you might have a bad torque converter, you need to … Continue reading Common Parts of an Automatic Transmission