Torque Converter: Service and Repair

DESCRIPTION
When internal wear or damage has occurred in the transaxle, metal particles, clutch plate material, or band material may have been carried into the torque converter and fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transaxle troubles and MUST be removed from the system before the transaxle is put back into service.

PROCEDURE
1. Use a mechanically agitated cleaner such as Rotunda Torque Converter Cleaner 014-00028 or equivalent to flush the oil cooler before installing the transaxle.
2. Use a mechanically agitated cleaner such as Rotunda Torque Converter Cleaner 014-00028 or equivalent to flush the torque converter before installing the transaxle.
3. After flushing the torque converter, follow these steps:
a. Thoroughly drain the remaining solvent through the impeller hub.
b. Add 1.9 L (2.0 quarts) of Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or MERCON equivalent to the torque converter. MERCON(R) automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid, as per TSB 06-14-4.
c. Agitate the solution inside the torque converter by hand.
d. Thoroughly drain the torque converter through the impeller hub.