Torque Converter Contamination Inspection: Material
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| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC |
MERCON® LV |
- A new or remanufactured torque converter must be installed if one or more of the following statements is true:
- A torque converter malfunction has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- The torque converter stud or studs, impeller hub or bushing are damaged.
- The torque converter exhibits external discoloration (due to overheating).
- There is evidence of transmission assembly or transmission fluid contamination due to the following transmission or converter failure modes.
- Major metallic failure
- Multiple clutch plates or band failures
- Sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination
- Water or antifreeze contamination
- If none of the above conditions are present, continue with the following transmission fluid inspection.
- Pour a small amount of transmission fluid from the torque converter onto an absorbent white tissue or through a paper filter.
- Examine the transmission fluid for contaminants, color and smell. The transmission fluid must be free of contaminants, red in color and not have a burnt smell.
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NOTE: Do not use water-based cleaners or mineral spirits to clean or flush the torque converter or transmission damage will occur.
If the transmission fluid passed inspection:
- drain the remaining transmission fluid from the torque converter.
- using only the recommended transmission fluid, add 1.9L (2 qt) of clean transmission fluid into the converter and agitate by hand.
- thoroughly drain the transmission fluid.