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Torque Converter Flushing


See TSB 06-14-4

Torque Converter Flushing

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1. CAUTION: Mineral spirits used to clean the torque converter must be fresh, non-chlorinated and non-halogenated. Do not use water based solvents or damage to the transaxle or torque converter may occur. If local ordinances state that water based solvent must be used, then for this procedure use clean automatic transmission fluid recommend for this transaxle.

Partially fill the torque converter using MERCON(R) Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON(R). MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid, as per TSB 06-14-4.
2. Hand agitate the converter then thoroughly drain the fluid.
3. Repeat this procedure until the, converter is clean.
4. After Bushing drain the remainder of the solvent.
5. Add 1.9 1iter of clean MERCON(R) Multi-purpose automatic transmission quip or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON(R) and agitate by hand.
6. Thoroughly drain the converter.
7. Refill the torque converter with MERCON(R) Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON(r)3 and install into transaxle.