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Torque Converter Flushing: Check

    CAUTION: Mineral spirits used to clean the torque converter must be fresh, nonchlorinated and non-halogenated. Do not use water based solvents or damage to the transaxle or torque converter may occur. If local ordinances state that water based solvent must be used, then for this procedure use clean automatic transmission fluid recommend for this transaxle.
  1. Partially fill the torque converter using MERCON® Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON®.
  2. Hand agitate the converter then thoroughly drain the fluid.
  3. Repeat this procedure until the converter is clean.
  4. After flushing drain the remainder of the solvent.
  5. Add 1.9 liter of clean MERCON® Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON® and agitate by hand.
  6. Thoroughly drain the converter.
  7. Refill the torque converter with MERCON® Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON® and install into transaxle.
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