86—TORQUE-FLITE TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
between transmission and housing. Consult the
following table for shim thicknesses.
136.
FLUSHING THE TORQUE CONVERTER
In the event that a transmission has failed any
part, it will be necessary to flush the torque
converter to insure that fine metallic particles
are not later transferred into the transmission
controls. This should be done by slowly pour-
ing 2 qts. of new, clean kerosene into the torque
converter hub, using a long spouted can. Be-
fore this can be done it is necessary to reach
into the torque converter with a screwdriver
and turn the torque converter stator hub count-
er-clockwise (large splined hub) by lifting on
the right side of the spline so that one of the
i/g inch x % inch rectangular slots on this as-
sembly is visable at the top. Since there is a
second slot (directly below), an adequate open-
ing is provided for the kerosene (if poured
slowly). After the kerosene is in the torque
converter, close the hub opening with masking
tape.
Rotate the converter approximately 10 sec-
onds by cranking engine.
NOTE: Disconnect coil wire to prevent engine
from starting.
Drain the converter by removing the drain
plug and masking tape.
Realign the stator hub and repeat the above
procedure at least once more (or if there is
excessive contamination, until the kerosene
drained out is clear). To complete the flushing
procedure, rotate the converter with the drain
plug removed. This will remove any residual
solvent and trapped dirt. Reinstall the drain
plug or plugs. Install transmission as outlined
in transmission section.
SHIM THICKNESS TABLE
Location of
Housing Face
Low Point
Near one of the lower
trans,
to housing bolt
holes.
Near one of the upper
trans,
to housing bolt
holes.
Between the two lower
trans,
to housing bolt
holes.
Between the two upper
trans,
to housing bolt
holes.
Between the upper and
lower trans, to housing
bolt holes.
Location of
Shim
Place shim on bolt
which will enter
this hole.
Place shim on bolt
which will enter
this hole.
Place shims on both
bolts which will enter
these holes.
Place shims on both
bolts which will enter
these holes.
Place shims on both
bolts which will enter
these holes.
Total Indicator
Reading Observed
on Housing Face
1) .005 to .010"
2) .010 to .015"
3) .015 to .020"
1) .005 to .010"
2) .010 to .015"
3) .015 to .020"
1) .005 to .010"
2) .010 to .015"
3) .015 to .020"
1) .005 to .010"
2) .010 to .015"
3) .015 to .020"
1) .005 to .010"
2) .010 to .015"
3) .015 to .020"
Total Shim
Thickness
1) .013"
2) .020"
3) .026"
1) .014"
2) .021"
3) .029"
1) .010"
2) .015"
3) .020"
1) .003"
2) .012"
3) .016"
1) upper .010"
lower .014"
2) upper .015"
lower .020"
3) upper .020"
lower .027"
The above shims, when used in combination, will satisfy any of the required shim thickness listed in the table.
Before reinstalling transmission, check for any transmission leakage or damaged parts (seals
and bushings). In most cases, the torque converter hub oil seal should be replaced.
Tighten housing bolts to 50 foot-pounds torque. Install transmission as outlined in appropriate transmission
section.
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