Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Torque Converter End Play Check
Special Tool(s)
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Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
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End Play Gauge, Torque Converter 307-071 (T80L-7902-A) or equivalent |
1. Install the special tool into the torque converter pump drive.
- Tighten the inner post until the tool is securely locked.
2. Install the special tool on the converter pump drive hub and zero the dial indicator.
3. Lift up on the special tool and note the dial indicator reading.
- If the reading exceeds end play limits, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.
Torque Converter End Play
4. Remove the special tools.
Torque Converter One-Way Clutch Check
Special Tool(s)
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Holding Tool, One-Way Clutch 307-062 (T76L-7902-C) or equivalent |
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Holding Tool, Torque Converter Clutch 307-067 (T77L-7902-R) or equivalent |
1. Install the special tool in one of the grooves in the stator thrust washer.
2. Install the special tool in the converter pump drive.
3. Use a torque wrench to turn the special tool counterclockwise while holding the special tool stationary.
- The converter should lock up and hold torque.
- The torque converter one-way clutch should rotate freely in the clockwise direction.
- Try the clutch for lockup and hold in at least five positions.
- If the torque converter fails the lockup test torque, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.
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 wi ...
Torque Converter Turbine to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the torque converter with the pump drive up.
2. Install the front pump support to engage the mating sp ...
Other materials:
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential
side gear journals, and
assemble the washers to the gears.
Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent
meeting
Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
2. Lub ...
Pinpoint Test B: LFC 21/DTC B1921 - RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High
Normal Operation
WARNING: The tightening torque of the restraints control module
(RCM) retaining bolts is
critical for proper air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
operation. Refer to Restraints
Control Module (RCM) in this section for correc ...
Radiator
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and
4.6L vehicles. ...