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:
System Bleeding
1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer
to Hydraulic System, Lift
Cylinder and Motor in this section.
2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.
3. Fill the pump with Mercon Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmiss ...
Gearshift Rail and Fork
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the split pin.
Slide the shift fork from
the shift rail.
2. Remove the gearshift fork inserts.
3. CAUTION: Support the shift rail to prevent damage to the parts.
Positio ...
Installation
1. Install the bushings, if removed.
2. Using the transmission jack, raise the rear axle assembly into position.
3. Install the bolts and nuts.
4. Install the bolts.
5. CAUTION: Align the index-marks.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If ...
