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:
Principles of Operation
There are four main principles involved with the basic theory of
operation:
heat transfer
latent heat of vaporization
relative humidity
effects of pressure
Heat Transfer
If two substances of different temperature are placed near each other,
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Pulley - CIII Pump
Special Tool(s)
Pump Pulley Replacer
211-185 (T91P-3A733-A)
Pump Pulley Remover
211-016 (T69L-10300-B)
Removal
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Using the special tool, remove the pulley.
Inspect the p ...
Torque Converter Impeller to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the front pump support with the splines up.
2. Mount the torque converter on the front pump support with the splines on
the one-way clutch
inner race, engaging t ...
