1969 FORD MUSTANG transmission oil

05-04-02

Specifications

05-04-02

TORQUE LIMITS (FT-LBS)

Description

Lower Access Clutch Cover Pan to Flywheel Housing Bolts (Cast Iron Housing)

Transmission Assembly to Flywheel Housing Bolts

Pressure Plate and Cover Assembly to Flywheel Attaching Bolts

Clutch Release Equalizer Frame Bracket Bolts

Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment Nut

Flywheel Housing to Cylinder Block Bolts
6-Cylinder

8-Cylinder

Clutch Pedal Assist Spring Bracket to Brake Pedal Support Bracket
Meteor

Ford,
Mercury

17-20

37-42

12-20

15-24

15-20

_

12-17
Mustang,
Cougar

Fairlane, Montego, Falcon

-

-

12-20

15-24

15-20

23-33

40-50

12-17

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool No.

A-37H

T61L-7657-Aor B

T57L-7657-A

T64P-7657-A
Description

Clutch Disc Aligner-Universal

Transmission Extension Housing Oil Seal

Replacer
Tool No.

CJ91B

T64L-6392-A

T49P-7580-A
Description

Universal Joint Bearing Replacer

Dia-L-lgner Gauge

Clutch Release Bearing Replacerprocarmanuals.com

06-01-02
General Transmission Service

06-01-02

REAR SEAL REPLACEMENT

1.
Remove the drive shaft.

2.
Remove the seal from the exten-

sion housing with the tool shown in

Fig. 2.

3.
Install the new seal in the exten-

sion housing with the tool shown in

Fig. 3.

4.
Install the drive shaft.

.REAR OIL SEAL

Tool-T61L-7657-A

EXTENSION HOUSING

C 1830.A

FIG. 3—Installing Extension

Housing Seal
Too/-7J75-AB

Tool-TSOT-lOO-A

FIG. 2—Removing Extension Housing Seal

EXTENSION HOUSING

Tool-T52L-7000-GAE

or 7000-G

C1O28-D

FIG. 4—Removing Extension

Housing Bushing and Seal
EXTENSION HOUSING
D
1927. A

Tool—T57P-7697-B

57-G

BUSHING

C 1832.A

FIG. 5—Installing Extension

Housing Bushing

REAR BUSHING AND SEAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1.
Remove the drive shaft from the

vehicle.

2.
Insert the tool shown in Fig. 4

into the extension housing until it

grips on ihe front side of the bushing.
3.
Turn the screw clockwise until

the seal and the bushing are free of

the housing.

4.
Drive a new bushing into the ex-

tension housing with the tool shown in

Fig. 5.

5.
Install a new seal in the housing

as shown in Fig. 3.

6. Install the drive shaft.
LUBRICATION

Lubricant level should be even with

the bottom of the filler hole at the

right side of the transmission case.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

CLEANING

1.
Wash all parts, except the ball

bearings and seals in a suitable clean-

ing solvent. Brush or scrape all foreign

matter from the parts. Be careful not

to damage any parts with the scraper.

Do not clean, wash or soak transmis-

sion seals in cleaning solvents. Dry all

parts with compressed air.

2.
Rotate the ball bearings in a

cleaning solvent until all lubricant is

removed. Hold the bearing assembly

to prevent it from rotating and dry it

with compressed air.

3.
Lubricate the bearings with ap-

proved transmission lubricant and

wrap them in a clean, lint-free cloth

or paper until ready for use.

4.
Clean the magnet welded to the

bottom of the case with kerosene or

mineral spirits.
INSPECTION

1.
Inspect the transmission case for

cracks, worn or damaged bearings

bores,
damaged threads or any other

damage that could affect the opera-

tion of the transmission.

2.
Inspect the front face of the case

for small nicks or burrs that could

cause misalignment of the transmis-

sion with the flywheel housing. Re-

move all small nicks or burrs with a

fine stone.

3.
Replace a cover that is bent or

distorted. Make sure that the vent

hole in the cover is open.

4.
Check the condition of the shift

levers, forks, shift rails and the lever

and shafts.

5.
Examine the ball bearing races

for cracks, wear or roughness. Inspect

the balls for looseness, wear, end play
or other damage. Check the bearings

for looseness in the bores. If any of

these conditions exist, replace the

bearings.

6. Replace roller bearings that are

broken, worn or rough.

7.
Replace the countershaft (clust-

er) gear if the teeth are chipped, brok-

en or worn. Replace the countershaft

if it is bent, scored or worn.

8. Replace the reverse idler gear or

sliding gear if the teeth are chipped,

worn or broken. Replace the idler

gear shaft if bent, worn or scored.

9. Replace the input shaft and gear

if the splines are damaged or if the

teeth are chipped, worn or broken. If

the roller bearing surface in the bore

of the gear is worn or rough, or if the

cone surface is damaged, replace the

gear and the gear rollers.

10.
Replace all other gears that areprocarmanuals.com

06-02-03
Ford Design Three Speed Transmission

06-02-03

STOP
PIN

GROMMET

Tool -
T67P.7347.A

GROMMET

LEVER

CONTROL ROD REMOVAL
^S.
GROMMET INSTALLATION

SET STOP PIN SO THAT THE GROMMET

Tool
-
T67P.734LA
AND
SHIFT ROD ARE PROPERLY SEATED
OMMET—^

SEATED
\

CONTROL ROD INSTALLATION

CONTROL ROD

STOP
PIN

FIG. 4—Removing
or
Installing Shift Linkage Grommet

GEAR SHIFT LINKAGE

ADJUSTMENT—FLOOR MOUNTED

1.
Loosen
the
three shift linkage

adjustment nuts. Install
a 1/4
inch
di-

ameter alignment pin through the con-

trol bracket and lever alignment holes

shown
in Fig. 18.

2.
Tighten
the
three linkage adjust-

ment nuts
and
then remove
the
align-

ment
pin.

3.
Check
the
gear shift lever
for a

smooth crossover.

COLUMN-MOUNTED

SHIFT LINKAGE

GROMMET REMOVAL
AND

INSTALLATION

The column-mounted shift lever
as-
sembly incorporates
an oil
impregnat-

ed plastic grommet
in the
end
of
each

lever
arm. A
special tool T67P-

7341-A
is
required
to
install the grom-

met
in the
shift lever,
and to
install

the shift linkage
rod
into
the
grom-

met. Remove
and
install
the
grommet

as follows:

1.
Place
the
lower
jaw of the
tool

between
the
shift lever
and the
shift

rod.
Position
the
stop
pin
against
the

end
of the
shift
rod
(Fig.
4)
and force

the
rod out of the
grommet. Remove

the grommet from
the
shift lever
by

cutting
off the
large shoulder with
a

sharp knife. The groin met must
be re-

moved from
the
shift lever
and a new

one installed each rime
'he rod is
dis-

connected.

2.
Before installing
a
new grommet,
C 2090-A

adjust
the
stop
pin as
necessary
to

properly install
the
grommet and coat

the outside
of
the grommet with lubri-

cant. Then, place
the
grommet
on the

stop
pin and
force
it
into
the
shift

lever hole. Turn
the
grommeit several

times
to be
sure
it is
properly seated.

3.
Readjust
the
stop
pin to a
length

which
is
sufficient
to
install
the
shift

rod into
the
grommet
(Fig.
4).
If
the

pin height
is not
adjusted,
the
shift

rod
may be
pushed
too far
through

the grommet causing damage
to the

grommet retaining
lip.

4.
With
the pin
height properly
ad-

justed, position
the
shift
rod on the

tool
and
force
the rod
into
the
grom-

met until
the
groove
in the rod
seats

on
the
inner retaining
lip of
the grom-

met.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

1.
Raise
the
vehicle
on a
hoist.

2.
Mark
the
drive shaft
so
that
it

may
be
installed
in the
same relative

position. Disconnect
the
drive shaft

from
the
rear U-joint flange.

3.
Slide
the
front
of the
drive shaft
out
of the
transmission extension

housing
and off the
output shaft
In-

sert
the
tool shown
in (Fig. 2),
Part

6-1 into the extension housing
to
pre-

vent
the
lubricant from leaking
out of

the transmission.

4.
Remove
the cap
screw
and
lock

washer that secures
the
speedometer
cable retainer
to the
extension hous-

ing. Pull
the
speedometer cable
out of

the extension housing.

5.
On
vehicles equipped with
a

column-mounted gear shift selector,

remove
the
shift rods from
the
shift

levers
at
the transmission. On vehicles

equipped with
a
floor-mounted gearprocarmanuals.com

06-02-09
Ford Design Three Speed Transmission

06-02-09

PRESS
RAM

OUTPUT SHAFT

SYNCHRONIZER
PRESS
RAM

OUTPUT SHAFT
Tool-T63P7025-A

SYNCHRONIZER

HUB

REMOVAL INSTALLATION c 1718-A

FIG. 22—Removing
and
Installing First
and
Reverse Synchronizer

5.
The
first
and
reverse synchroniz-

er
hub is a
press
fit on the
output

shaft.
To
eliminate
the
possibility
of

damaging
the
sychronizer assembly,

install
the
synchronizer
hub
with
the

teeth
end of the
gear facing toward

the rear
of the
shaft, using
an
arbor

press
as
shown
in Fig. 22. Do not at-

tempt
to
remove
or
install
the hub by

hammering
or
prying.

6. Place
the
blocking ring
on the

tapered machined surface
of the
first

gear.

7.
Slide
the
first gear onto
the out-

put shaft with
the
blocking ring

toward
the
rear
of the
shaft. Rotate

the gear
as
necessary
to
engage
the

three notches
in the
blocking ring with

the synchronizer inserts. Secure
the

first gear with
the
thrust washer
and

snap ring.

8. Slide
the
blocking ring onto
the

tapered machined surface
of the sec-

ond gear. Slide
the
second gear with

blocking ring
and the
second
and
third

gear synchronizer onto
the
mainshaft.

The tapered machined surface
of the

second gear must
be
toward
the
front

of
the
shaft. Make sure that
the

notches
in the
blocking ring engage

the synchronizer inserts. Secure
the

synchronizer with
a
snap ring.

9. Coat
the
bore
of the
input shaft

and gear with
a
thin film
of
grease.
A

thick film
of
grease will plug
the lu-

bricant holes
and
prevent lubrication

to
the
bearings. Install
the 15
bearings

(Fig.
15) in the
bore.

10.
If
working
on a RAT
model

transmission, install
the
input gear

and bearing through
the top of the

case
and
through
the
bore
in
front
of

the case.
On RAN
models,
me
input

shaft
is
installed through
the
front
of

the transmission. Install
the
snap ring

in
the
bearing groove.
11.
Position
the
output shaft
as-

sembly
in the
case. Position
the sec-

ond
and
third-speed shift fork
on the

second
and
third-speed synchronizer.

12.
Place
a
detent plug spring
and

a plug
in the
case
(Fig. 9).
Place
the

second
and
third-speed synchronizer
in

the second speed position (toward rear

of transmission). Align
the
fork
and

install
the
second
and
third-speed shift

rail.
It
will
be
necessary
to
depress
the

detent plug
to
enter
the
rail
in the

bore.
Move
the
rail inward until
the

detent plug engages
the
forward notch

(second-speed position).

13.
Secure
the
fork
to the
shaft

with
the set
screw. Move
the
synchro-

nizer
to the
neutral position.

14.
Install
the
interlock plug
in the

case.
If the
second
and
third-speed

shift rail
is in the
neutral position,
the

top
of the
interlock will
be
slightly

lower than
the
surface
of the
first
and

reverse shift rail bore.

15.
Move
the
first
and
reverse
syn-

chronizer forward
to the
first-speed

position. Place
the
first
and
reverse

shift fork
in the
groove
of the
first

and reverse synchronizer. Rotate
the

fork into position
and
install
the
first

and reverse shift rail. Move
the
rail

inward until
the
center notch (neutral)

is aligned with
the
detent bore. Secure

the fork
to the
shaft with
the set

screw.

16.
Install
a new
shift rail expan-

sion plug
in the
front
of the
case.

17.
Hold
the
input shaft
and
block-

ing ring
in
position. Then move
the

output shaft forward
to
seat
the
pilot

in
the
roller bearings
of the
input

gear.

18.
Tap the
input gear bearing into

place
in the
case while holding
the

output shaft
to
prevent
the
roller bear-

ings from dropping. Install
the
front
C1806-A

FIG. 23—Installing Output Shaft

Rear Bearing

bearing retainer
and new
gasket
mak-

ing sure that
the oil
return slot
is at

the bottom
of the
case. Install
and

torque
the
attaching screws
to
specifi-

cation.

19.
Install
the
large snap ring
on

the rear bearing. Place
the
bearing
on

the output shaft with
the
snap ring

end toward
the
rear
of the
shaft. Press

the bearing into place with
the
tool

shown
in Fig. 23.
Secure
the
bearing

to
the
shaft with
a
snap ring.

20.
On
some models, hold
the

speedometer drive gear lock ball
in

the detent
and
slide
the
speedometer

drive gear into place. Secure
the
gear

with
a
snap ring.
On
models equipped

with
the new
design retainer, install

the speedometer drive gear retaining

clip
on the
shaft with
the
lower tang

in
the
retaining hole. Align
the
groove

in
the
gear with
the
clip
and
slide
the

gear forward until
the
upper tang
on

the clip locks
the
gear
(Fig. 9).

21.
Place
the
transmission
in the

vertical position. Working through
the

drain hole
in the
bottom
of the
case,

align
the
bore
of the
countershaft gear

and
the
thrust washers with
the
bore

of
the
case with
a
screwdriver.

22.
Working from
the
rear
of the

case,
push
the
dummy shaft
out of the

countershaft gear with
the
counter-

shaft. Before
the
countershaft
is com-

pletely inserted
in the
bore, make sure

that
the
hole that accommodates
the

roll
pin is
aligned with
the
hole
in the

case.
Drive
the
shaft into place
and in-

stall
the
roll
pin. On all 8
cylinder
ve-

hicles
and
Ford
6
cylinder models,
the

countershaft
is a
press
fit in the
case.

On
6
cylinder models with model

RAN transmissions there
is a
counter-

shaft-to-case clearance
of
0.020 inch

at
the
front bore
and 0.010 at the
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06-04-02

Specifications

06-04-02

TORQUE LIMITS(FT-LBS)

Extension Housing Bolts

Input Shaft Bearing Retainer-to-Transmission Case Bolts

Speedometer Cable Retainer-to-Transmission Extension

Transmission-to-Flywheel Housing Bolts

Gearshift Control Levers to Cam and Shaft Assembly Lock Nuts

Transmission Cover Bolts

Filler Plug-to-Case

Drain Plug-to-Case

Shift Fork-to-Shift Rail

Third and Fourth Shift Rail Detent Bolt

Gear Shift Control Assembly
to
Transmission Extension

Shift Selector Levers to Shift Rods

Gear Shift Control Support Bracket
to
Back Plate
3-Speed

Transmissions

42-50

30-36

3.0-4.5

37-42

18-23

14-19

10-20

20-30

10-18

-

8-12

10-20

-
4-Speed

Transmissions

42-50

19-25

3.0-4.5

37-42

18-23

14-19

10-20

20-30

10-18

10-18

8-12

10-20

8-13
® Inch-pounds

SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS (Continued)

Tool Numbers

T50T-100A

T59L-100B

Tool-1175AB

T53T-4621-Bor(4621-F)

T57L-4220-A4

T52L-7000-GAE

T63P-7025-A

T64P-7025-B

T53T-4621-C
Description

Impact Hammer-Long

Impact Hammer-Short

Grease Seal Remover

Drive Pinion Bearing Cone

Replacer Front
&
Rear

Differential Side Bearing Cone

Replacer
or
Input Shaft Bearing

Remover

Extension Housing Bushing and

Seal Remover

Output Shaft Bearing Remover

& Replacer

Output Shaft Bearing Remover

& Replacer

Drive Pinion Bearing

Cone Replacer
Tool Numbers

Tool-7025-B

Tool-7025-G

T64P-7111-A

T63P-7111-A

T64P-7140-A

T61L-7657-A

T57P-7697-B

T57P-7657-G

T67P-7341-A
Description

Rear Main Shaft Bearing Removei

Main Shaft Bearing Remover

& Replacer

Cluster Gear Roller Retainer Shaf

Cluster Gear Roller Retainer Shaft

Reverse Idler Shaft Remover

Transmission Extension Housing

Oil Seal Replacer

Extension Housing

Bushing Replacer

Extension Housing

Bushing Replacer

Shift Linkage Grommet

Replacerprocarmanuals.com

07-01-02

General Transmission Service

07-01-02

COMPONENT INDEX

FLUID LEAKAGE CHECK

FLUID LEVEL CHECK

FRONT CLUTCH (Forward) INSPECTION

C4 Transmission

C6 Transmission

FMX Transmission

FRONT PUMP AND STATOR SUPPORT

Inspection

FRONT SERVO (Intermediate) INSPECTION

C4 Transmission

C6 Transmission

FMX Transmission

GOVERNOR INSPECTION

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BENCH TESTS

(FMX)

Pressure Tests

Testing Tool Installation

MANUAL LINKAGE CHECKS

MANUAL SHIFT LINKAGE GROMMET

COLUMN SHIFT

Removal and Installation

NEUTRAL START SWITCH-COLUMN

SHIFT

Adjustment

Removal and Installation

OIL COOLER CLEANING

OIL COOLER TUBES

Removal and Installation

ONE-WAY CLUTCH INSPECTION

OUTPUT SHAFT AND PRIMARY SUN

GEAR

Shaft (FMX)

Inspection

PINION CARRIER, ONE-WAY CLUTCH

AND CENTER SUPPORT (FMX)

Inspection

PINION CARRIERS INSPECTION

C4 Transmission

C6 Transmission

PRESSURE REGULATOR (FMX)

Inspection

REAR CLUTCH (Reverse-High) INSPECTION

C4 Transmission

C6 Transmission

FMX Transmission

REAR SERVO (Low-Reverse) INSPECTION

C4 Transmission
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models

01-03

01-03

01-16

01-17

01-04

01-11

01-08

01-17
Ford
01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17

01-17

01-08

01-07

01-11

01-09

01-10

01-12

01-15

01-15

01-15

01-17

01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17
Mercury
N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

01-17

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-11

01-09

01-10

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-15

N/A

N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

N/A
Meteor
01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17

01-17

01-08

01-07

01-11

01-09

01-10

01-12

01-15

01-15

01-15

01-17

01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17
Cougar
N/A

01-16

01-16

N/A

01-17

01-17

01-08

01-07

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-12

01-15

N/A

01-15

01-17

N/A

01-16

01-16

N/A

01-17
Fairlane
01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17

01-17

01-08

01-07

01-11

01-09

01-10

01-12

01-15

01-15

01-15

01-17

01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17
Falcon
01-16

N/A

N/A

01-17

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-11

01-09

01-10

N/A

N/A

01-15

N/A

N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

01-17

N/A
Montego
01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17

01-17

01-08

01-07

01-11

01-09

01-10

01-12

01-15

01-15

01-15

01-17

01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17
Mustang
01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17

01-17

01-08

01-07

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-12

01-15

01-15

01-15

01-17

01-16

01-16

01-16

01-17

01-17
Lincoln-
Continental
N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

01-17

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-11

01-09

01-10

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-15

N/A

N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

N/A
Thunderbird
N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

01-17

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-11

01-09

01-10

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-15

N/A

N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

N/A
Continental-
Mark
III
N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

01-17

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-11

01-09

01-10

N/A

N/A

N/A

01-15

N/A

N/A

01-16

N/A

N/A

N/A

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N/A indicates that the item is not applicable to the vehicle listed.
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07-01-03

General Transmission Service

07-01-03

COMPONENT INDEX

FMX Transmission

REAR SUPPORT (FMX)

Inspection

SHIFT POINT CHECKS

STATOR ONE-WAY CLUTCH CHECK

STATOR TO IMPELLOR INTERFERENCE

CHECK

STATOR TO TURBINE INTERFERENCE

CHECK

TRANSMISSION CLEANING

TURBINE AND STATOR END PLAY

CHECK

VACUUM DIAPHRAGM ADJUSTMENT

Altitude Compensating Type

Non-Altitude Compensating Type

VACUUM UNIT CHECK

Altitude Compensating Type

Non-Altitude Compensating Type
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models

01-06

01-12

01-12

01-12

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Three different three-speed trans-

missions are used. The C4 Automatic,

C6 Automatic and the FMX Auto-

matic. Part 7-1 covers testing, com-
mon adjustments and repairs, and

cleaning and inspection for the three

types of transmissions. Where there
are differences in procedures or speci-

fications, the type of transmission af-

fected will be designated.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TESTS

When diagnosing transmission

problems, refer to the Ford Car and

Truck Diagnosis Manual for the de-

tailed information on the items that

could be causing the problem.

The following preliminary checks

should be made before proceeding

with other diagnosis checks.

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL

CHECK

1.
Make sure that the vehicle is

standing level. Then firmly apply the

parking brake.

2.
Run the engine at normal idle

speed. If the transmission fluid is cold

run the engine at fast idle speed

(about 1200 rpm) until the fluid reach-

es its normal operating temperature.

When the fluid is warm, slow the en-

gine down to normal idle speed.

3.
On a vehicle equipped with a

vacuum brake release, disconnect the

release line and plug the end of the
line;
otherwise the parking brake will

not hold the transmission in any drive

position.

4.
Shift the selector lever through

all positions, and place the lever at P.

Do not turn off the engine during the

fluid level checks.

5.
Clean all dirt from the transmis-

sion fluid dipstick cap before remov-

ing the dipstick from the filler tube.

6. Pull the dipstick out of the tube,

wipe it clean, and push it all the way

back into the tube. Be sure it is prop-

erly seated.

7.
Pull the dipstick out of the tube

again, and check the fluid level. The

fluid level should be above the ADD

mark. If necessary, add enough fluid

to the transmission through the filler

tube to bring the level between the

ADD and FULL marks on the dip-

stick. Do not overfill the transmission.

Install the dipstick, making sure it is

fully seated in the tube.
8. Connect the vacuum brake re-

lease line if so equipped, and test it

for proper operation.

FLUID AERATION CHECK

A fluid level that is too high will

cause the fluid to become aerated:

Aerated fluid will cause low control

pressure, and the aerated fluid may be

forced out the vent.

Check the transmission fluid level.

Low fluid level can affect the opera-

tion of the transmission, and may in-

dicate fluid leaks that could cause

transmission damage.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

LEAKAGE CHECKS

Check the speedometer cable con-

nection at the transmission. Replace

the rubber seal if necessary.

Leakage at the oil pan gasket often

can be stopped by tightening the at-
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taching bolts to the proper torque. If

necessary, replace the gasket.

Check the fluid filler tube connec-

tion at the transmission case or pan.

If leakage is found here, install a new

O-ring or tighten the fitting to the

specified torque.

Check the fluid lines and fittings

between the transmission and the

cooler in the radiator tank for loose-

ness,
wear, or damage. If leakage can-

not be stopped by tightening a fitting,

replace the damaged parts.

Check the engine coolant in the ra-

diator. If transmission fluid is present

in the coolant, the cooler in the radia-

tor is probably leaking.

The cooler can be further checked

for leaks by disconnecting the lines

from the cooler fittings and applying

50-75 psi air pressure to the fittings.

Remove the radiator cap to relieve the

pressure build at the exterior of the oil

cooler tank. If the cooler is leaking

and will not hold this pressure the

cooler must be replaced. Cooler re-

placement is described in the Cooling

System Section of Group 11.

If leakage is found at either the

downshift control lever shaft or the

manual lever shaft, replace either or

both seals.

Inspect the pipe plug on the left

side of the transmission case at the

front. If the plug shows leakage, tor-

que the plug to specifications. If tight-

ening does not stop the leaks, replace

the plug. On a C6 transmission, a TV

pressure plug is also provided on the

right rear side of the case.

When converter drain plugs leak,

remove drain plugs with a six-point

wrench. Coat the threads with FoMo-

Co Perfect Seal Sealing Compound or

its equivalent, and install the plugs.

Torque the drain plugs to specifica-

tion. Fluid leakage from the converter

housing may be caused by engine oil

leaking past the rear main bearing or

from oil gallery plugs, or power steer-

ing oil leakage from steering system.

Be sure to determine the exact cause

of the leak before repair procedures

are started.

Oil-soluble aniline or fluorescent dyes

premixed at the rate of 1/2 teaspoon

of dye powder to 1/2 pint of transmis-

sion fluid have proved helpful in locat-

ing the source of the fluid leakage.

Such dyes may be used to determine

whether an engine oil or transmission

fluid leak is present or if the fluid in

the oil cooler leaks into the engine

coolant system. A black light, how-

ever, must be used with the fluorescent

dye solution.
DISHED OR

FLAT WASHER

" O.D.,
a" STEEL PLATE

5/8"X \W,

DRILL TO SUIT
HEX. HEAD SCREW

3/8"-24 X Vl

HEX. NUT W—
24

WELD

TOGETHER

WING
NUT

>/2"_13
THREAD

CHAIN,
10"
LONG
RUBBER PLUG

1
Vi" DIA. X 2"

LONG Vl"

HOLE THRU

APPROXIMATELY

40 DUROMETER
FLAT WASHER

Vs" O.D.

PLUG

VALVE
STANDARD BOLT

W-13
X 4Vl"

LONG SQUARE

THREAD
END

REMOVE HEAD

AND WELD
TO

WASHER

STANDARD 1/8" FITTING-87971-S FOR

RETAPPED DRAIN PLUG THREADS-USE

1/4" OVERSIZE FITTING-87973-S

D 1067-B
WELD TOGETHER

SECURELY—MUST

NOT LEAK

FIG. 2—Converter Leak Checking Tool

CONVERTER LEAKAGE

CHECK

If there are indications that the

welds on the torque converter are

leaking, the converter will have to be

removed and the following check

made before the unit is replaced.

A leak checking tool (Fig. 2) can be

made from standard parts. The tool

can be used to check all converters.

1.
Install the plug in the converter

(Fig. 3) and expand it by tightening

the wing nut. Attach the safety chains.

2.
Install the air valve in one of the

drain plug holes.

3.
Introduce air pressure into the

converter. Check the pressure with a

tire gauge and adjust it to 20 psi.

4.
Place the converter in a tank of

water. Observe the weld areas for

bubbles. If no bubbles are observed, it

may be assumed that the welds are

not leaking.

ENGINE IDLE SPEED CHECK

Check and, if necessary, adjust the

engine idle speed, using the procedure

given in Group 10.

If the idle speed is too low, the en-

gine will run roughly. An idle speed

that is too high will cause the vehicle

to creep, have harsh engagements and

harsh closed-throttle downshifts.
ANTI-STALL DASHPOT

CLEARANCE CHECK

After the engine idle speed has been

properly adjusted, check the anti-stall

dashpot clearance. Follow the proce-

dure given in Group 10 for checking

and adjusting this clearance.

MANUAL LINKAGE CHECKS

Correct manual linkage adjustment

is necessary to position the manual

valve for proper fluid pressure direc-

tion to the different transmission com-

ponents. Improperly adjusted manual

Tire Pressure Gauge

D1921-A

FIG. 3—Converter Leak Checking

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