Technical Service Information

SUBARU PHASE ll
P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER SLIP

COMPLAINT: Before or after overhaul, 1998 and up Subaru vehicles equipped with the Phase ll Four Speed
transmission may exhibit a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0741 Torque Converter Slip.

CAUSE: The cause may be, worn stator bushings allowing a pressure loss in the Torque Converter
apply circuit.

CORRECTION: Refer to Figure 1 to identify the Torque Converter release port and the Torque Converter
apply port in the face side of the Stator assembly. See Figure 2 for an illustration of the
Torque Converter Apply Circuit and how the TCC Apply pressure can be lost with the worn
stator bushings. Refer to Figure 3 and assemble the Turbine shaft into the Stator shaft.
Locate the Torque Converter release port on the face view of the stator and close it off with
your finger. Apply 80-100 psi of air pressure to the center of the turbine shaft, and ensure no
leakage past the bushing that is illustrated in Figure 3. Note: This is the only sealing surface
separating Torque Converter Off and Torque Converter Apply.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
At the time of this printing there are no bushings available from aftermarket suppliers. It may
be necessary to replace the stator to repair this condition.

TORQUE CONVERTER PORT IDENTIFICATION

Torque Converter
Pump Stator Release
Face View

Torque Converter
Apply

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TORQUE CONVERTER APPLIED

Turbine Shaft

Note: There is no
front Stator Bushing

Torque Converter
Stator Bushings Apply Pressure

Torque Converter
Release is Drained
when the Torque
Converter is applied

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Note: Torque Converter Apply Pressure will be lost to the already exhausting Torque
Converter release circuit, when the stator bushings are worn.

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STATOR BUSHING AIR CHECK

Apply 80-100 psi.

Turbine Shaft
"No Leak"
Torque Converter
Release
"No Leak"

Torque Converter
Apply

Note: There should be little to NO air leaking

Stator Bushings Torque Converter in between the Turbine shaft and the Stator
Apply bushings. Move the Turbine shaft from
"Block" side to side to make sure the bushing
is tight while applying air pressure

Torque Converter
Release

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