Torque Converter End Play Check: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the special tool into the torque converter pump drive.
- Tighten the inner post until the tool is securely locked.
- Install the special tool on the converter pump drive hub and zero the dial indicator.
- Lift up on the special tool as far as it will move and note the dial indicator reading.
- If the reading exceeds end play limits, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.
TORQUE CONVERTER END PLAY
- If the reading exceeds end play limits, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.
- Remove the special tool.