Torque Converter Flushing

Torque Converter Flushing

1. CAUTION: Mineral spirits used to clean the torque converter must be fresh, non-chlorinated and non-halogenated. Do not use water-based solvents or damage to the transaxle or torque converter can occur. If local ordinances state that water-based solvent must be used, use clean automatic transmission fluid as recommended for this transaxle.

Partially fill the torque converter using MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON(R) V specification.
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 liters (2 quarts) of clean MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON(R) V specification and agitate by hand.
6. Thoroughly drain the converter.
7. Refill the torque converter with MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON(R) V specification and install into transaxle.