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Torque Converter End Play Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying special tool

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Using the special tool, measure the torque converter clutch end play by pulling upon the special tool. If the reading exceeds measurement install a new or remanufactured torque converter.

Fig 2: Measuring Torque Converter Clutch End Play
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