Torque Converter Flushing

Special Tools:

1. CAUTION: The torque converter drain plug and seal are not reusable. Discard the drain plug and seal, install a new drain plug and seal assembly.

CAUTION: Mineral spirits used to clean the torque converter must be fresh, non-water based, non-chlorinated and non-halogenated.

Following the instructions included with the special tool, flush the torque converter.





2. After flushing, remove the drain plug and drain the remainder of the solvent.
3. Add 1.9 liter (2 qt.) of clean MERCON (R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON (R) V into the converter fluid filler tube and agitate by hand.
4. Thoroughly drain the solution.





5. Install a new torque converter drain plug.