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:
Entertainment
Your system offers many media options. You can access these options
using the touchscreen or voice commands.
AM/FM Radio
Press the RADIO hard button.
To change between AM, FM1 and FM2, touch the AM or FM
tab. You can also access satellite radio by pressing t ...
Removal
1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additonal information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable, the speed control actuator cable and the
return ...
Radiator
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger
Cooling System Draining,
Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. NOTE: RH is shown LH is similar.
Disconnect the two coolant hoses.
3. Remove the bolts an ...
