Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Torque Converter: Testing and Inspection
When internal wear or damage has occurred in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate material or band material may have been carried into the
torque converter and transmission fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission troubles and must be removed from the
system before the transmission is put back into service.
Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to replace worn or damaged parts or because the valve body sticks from foreign material, the torque
converter must be cleaned by using a mechanically agitated cleaner, such as Rotunda Torque Converter and Oil Cooler Cleaner 307-FO11 or
equivalent. The Oil-To-Air (OTA) cooler must also be replaced.
Flush the torque converter of the remaining solvent using this procedure:
1. Thoroughly drain the remaining solvent through the converter housing access plug.
2. Add 1.9 liter (2 quart) of clean transmission fluid to the torque converter. Agitate by hand.
3. Thoroughly drain the solution through the converter housing access plug.
