Torque Converter Flushing: Material

Fig 1: Material Specification

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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.
1. Using a suitable torque converter fluid cooler cleaner, flush the torque converter.
2. After flushing, remove the drain plug and drain the remainder of the fluid.
   Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Remainder Of Fluid

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3. Add 1.9 liter (2 qt.) of clean automatic transmission fluid into the torque converter and agitate by hand.
4. Thoroughly drain the solution.
5. If equipped, install a new torque converter drain plug.
   Fig 3: Installing Torque Converter Drain Plug

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