Escort L4-110 1.8L DOHC (1994)
2. Measure the free length of the bypass valve spring, the 2-3 shift spring, the converter relief spring, and the torque converter clutch control valve
spring. If not within specification, replace the spring.
NOTE: Do not compress the spring when measuring it with vernier calipers.
Torque converter (TC) clutch valve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 5.0 mm (0.197 inch)
Free Length (B): 30.1 mm (1.185 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 0.55 mm (0.022 inch)
No. of Coils: 21.5
Identification Color: Purple
Converter relief valve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 8.6 mm (0.339 inch)
Free Length (B): 68.4 mm (2.693 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 1.20 mm (0.047 inch)
No. of Coils: 27.5
Identification Color: Blue
2-3 shift valve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 7.4 mm (0.291 inch)
Free Length (B): 36.6 mm (1.441 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 0.80 mm (0.031 inch)
No. of Coils: 12.0
Identification Color: Gray
Bypass valve spring
Outer Diameter (A): 4.9 mm (0.193 inch)
Free Length (B): 30.5 mm (1.201 inch)
Wire Diameter (C): 0.55 mm (0.022 inch)
No. of Coils: 23.0
Identification Color: Blue
3. Install the (D) torque converter clutch valve spring, (C) torque converter clutch valve, (B) stop plug, and the (A) stop pin.
