Torque Converter Contamination Inspection

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Torque Converter Contamination Inspection
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Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C924-A
  1. If a new or remanufactured torque converter is not being installed, the following procedures must be carried out:
    • The torque converter must be thoroughly cleaned.
    • Torque converters with drain plugs can be cleaned by using a suitable torque converter/fluid cooler cleaner.
    • Torque converters without drain plugs can be cleaned by hand. Partially fill the torque converter using only recommended transmission fluid for the applicable transmission. Hand agitate the torque converter and then thoroughly drain the fluid. Refill the torque converter with new fluid specified for transmission and reinstall.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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