Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Prior to torque converter installation, all diagnostic procedures must be followed. This is to prevent the unnecessary installation of new or remanufactured torque converter. After a complete diagnostic evaluation can a decision be made to install a new or remanufactured torque converter.

Begin with the normal diagnostic procedures as follows:

1. Preliminary inspection
2. Know and understand the customer concern
3. Verify the concern - carry out the Torque Converter Operation Test 
4. Carry out diagnostic procedures:
   • Run On-Board Diagnostic (OBD). Refer to DIAGNOSTICS  in this service information.
     • Repair all non-transmission related DTCs first.
     • Repair all transmission DTCs.
     • Rerun OBD  test to verify repair.
     • Carry out Line Pressure Test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES  in this service information.
     • Carry out Stall Speed Test. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES  in this service information.
     • Carry out diagnostic routines. Refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM  in this service information.
     • Use the index to locate the appropriate routine that best describes the symptom(s). The routine will list possible components that may cause or contribute to the symptom. Check each component listed, diagnose and repair as required before installing a new torque converter.