Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Torque Converter (Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies)
1. A new or remanufactured torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements is true:
- A torque converter malfunction has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- Converter stud or studs, impeller hub or bushing are damaged.
- Discoloration (due to overheating).
- The torque converter is found to be out of specification when carrying out one of the following torque converter checks:
- One-Way Clutch Check
- End Play Check
- Stator to Turbine Interference Check
- Stator to Impeller Interference Check
- Torque Converter Leak Check
- Evidence of transmission assembly or fluid contamination due to the following transmission or converter failure modes:
- Major metallic failure.
- Multiple clutches or clutch plate failures.
- Sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination.
Assembly
1. NOTE: Lubricate direct clutch piston inner seal and seal protector
with petroleum jelly.
Using the special tool, install the inner piston seal.
Install the seal with sealing lip facing down.
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Torque Converter Cleaning And Inspection
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. If a new torque converter is being installed, continue with Substep 2 of
Step 2.
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Other materials:
Arm - Lower
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if i ...
Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter
Motor-3.8L or Starter
Motor-4.6L in this section.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring
gear . If the wear pattern
is normal, install the sta ...
Installation
1. Install the RH engine insulator.
Install the nuts.
Install the bolts.
2. Install the LH engine insulator.
3. Connect the engine ground strap.
4. Install the bracket.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Lower the engine.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Ins ...
