Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Torque Converter Leak Check
Special Tool(s)
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Leak Tester, Torque Converter 307-421 |
1. Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.
2. Install the special tool into the converter hub.
3. WARNING: Always follow correct safety procedures while using press. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Install the torque converter with the installed special tool into the arbor press.
Secure the press, apply enough force to seal the tool into the torque converter.
4. NOTE: Use clean dry shop air.
Apply air pressure to the valve on the special tool.
5. With air pressure applied to the valve, inspect for leaks at the converter hub, seams, drain plug and studs. A soap bubble solution may be applied around these areas to aid in diagnosis. If a leak is found around the drain plug, install a new drain plug and recheck the torque converter. If any other leaks are present, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.
6. Remove the air hose. Release pressure and then slowly release the press. Remove the torque converter. Remove the special tool.
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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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 ...
Other materials:
Key Programming - Enable/Disable Spare Key
Programming
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent
diagnostic tool
NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a diagnostic tool programmable
switch that provides the
ca ...
Retractor - Rear Seat Safety Belt, Convertible
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the luggage compartment front lining board (45444).
3. Release the safety belt guide.
4. Using the special tool, remove the ...
Summer tires (if equipped)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer
tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the
tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, Ford do ...
