Torque Converter Turbine Torque Check: Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Cougar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install special tools into the turbine splines in the torque converter.

Fig 1: Turbine Splines In Torque Converter
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Attach a torque wrench and determine the torque required to turn the turbine.

Fig 2: Attaching A Torque Wrench And Determining Torque Required To Turn Turbine
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If the torque exceeds, install a new torque converter.

Fig 3: Installing Torque Converter
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