A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure

Article No.
96-24-9

11/18/96

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1984-94 TEMPO
1984-97 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1986-97 TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989-97 PROBE
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-97 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-94 TOPAZ
1984-97 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1986-97 SABLE
1991-94 CAPRI
1991-97 TRACER
1993-97 MARK VIII
1995-97 MYSTIQUE

LIGHT TRUCK:
1984-90 BRONCO II
1984-96 BRONCO
1984-97 ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1986-97 AEROSTAR
1988-97 F SUPER DUTY
1991-97 EXPLORER
1993-97 VILLAGER
1995-97 WINDSTAR
1997 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER

ISSUE:
A new torque converter leak test tool has been released. The current leak test tool has been discontinued by the manufacturer. The new tool will be available to all dealers in 1997.

ACTION:
When using the new leak test tool, a new procedure must be followed. Refer to the following Service Procedure and/or the 1997 Service/Workshop Manuals when using the new leak test tool.

NEW TOOL NUMBER

Description Tool Number

Torque converter Leak Test Tool and Gasket 014-R1075

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.

CAUTION:
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE CONVERTER HUB FINISH WHEN INSTALLING THE TOOL.





2. Install the Torque Converter Leak Test Tool and Gasket (O14-R1075) into the converter hub. Figure 1.

WARNING:
ALWAYS USE PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES WHILE USING PRESS.

CAUTION:
DO NOT DAMAGE THE CONVERTER BY APPLYING EXCESSIVE FORCE FROM THE PRESS. USE ONLY ENOUGH FORCE TO SEAL TOOL INTO THE CONVERTER.





3. Place the torque converter with the tool installed into press and apply enough force to seal tool into the converter. Figure 2.





4. Using clean, dry shop air only, apply air pressure of 552 kPa (80 psi) maximum to the valve on the tool. Refer to Figure 3.

5. With air pressure applied to the valve, inspect for any air leaks at the studs, seams and pilot hub. A soap bubble solution may be applied around those areas to aid in diagnosis. If any leaks are present, replace the converter.





6. Disconnect the air line and release the air pressure from the tool by pulling on the release ring and then slowly releasing the press. Refer to Figure 4.





7. Turn the torque converter and tool upside down and reinstall into the press. Repeat Steps 2-6 to check for leaks on the opposite side. Refer to Figure 5.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 501000, 502000, 504000, 510000