Torque Converter Flushing

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Fig 1: Material Specifications

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CAUTION: If equipped, 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: Use only clean automatic transmission fluid specified for this transmission. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or clean agents. The use of these materials can affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.

Using a suitable torque converter fluid cooler cleaner, flush the torque converter.
After flushing, remove the drain plug and drain the remainder of the fluid.

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Converter Drain Plug
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Add 1.9 liter (2 qt.) of clean automatic transmission fluid into the torque converter and agitate by hand.
Thoroughly drain the solution.
If equipped, install a new torque converter drain plug.

Fig 3: Fastener Tightening Torque Specifications Table Of Torque Converter Drain Plug
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