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Originally Posted by Gooch
What does the Ford shop manual recommend?
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They don't get into much detail.
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2002 F-Super Duty/Excursion Workshop Manual
SECTION 307-01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ASSEMBLY
Transmission
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91. CAUTION: Do not damage the fluid pump gear O-ring when installing torque converter.
CAUTION: Make sure the converter hub is fully engaged in the front pump support and gear and rotates freely. Do not damage the hub seal.
CAUTION: If the torque converter slides out, the hub seal may be damaged.
Lubricate the converter hub with clean automatic transmission fluid.
92. CAUTION: Use care when installing the torque converter to avoid damage to the front pump stator support seal.
NOTE: Check the converter crankshaft pilot for nicks or damaged surfaces that can cause interference when installing the transmission to the engine. Check the converter impeller hub for nicks or sharp edges that can damage the pump seal.
Using the special tools, install the torque converter. Push and rotate the converter onto the front pump assembly until it bottoms out.
93.Check the seating of the torque converter.
..Place the straightedge across the converter housing.
..Make sure there is a gap between the converter pilot face and the straightedge.
..Remove the special tools.
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INSTALLATION
Transmission
(no mention of ATF until the last step)
41. Fill to correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.
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