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Torque Converter Cleaning And Inspection

  1. If a new torque converter is being installed, continue with Substep 2 of Step 2.
  2. If a new torque converter is not being installed, the following procedures must be performed:
    1. The torque converter must be thoroughly cleaned.
      • Torque converters with drain plugs can be cleaned by using Torque Converter/Oil Cooler Cleaner.
      • Torque converters without drain plugs can be cleaned by hand. Partially fill the torque converter using only recommended transmission fluid for the applicable transmission. Hand agitate the torque converter and then thoroughly drain the fluid. Refill the torque converter with new fluid specified for transmission, and reinstall.
    2. All in-tank and auxiliary coolers must be thoroughly cleaned by forward and backward flushing. For additional information, see OIL COOLER BACK FLUSHING & CLEANING .
    3. All cooler lines must be thoroughly cleaned by backward and forward flushing. For additional information, see OIL COOLER BACK FLUSHING & CLEANING .
    4. All cooler bypass valves (CBV), if equipped, must be thoroughly cleaned.
    5. Perform Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test. For additional information, see TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST .
    6. If the transmission cooling system fails the Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test, the fluid cooler, cooler bypass valve, and/or cooler lines must be replaced. For additional information, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
    7. If new coolers are to be installed, use only factory approved service parts. For additional information, see COOLER, FLUID -- AUXILIARY and/or RADIATOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
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