For racing applications or vehicles that are used for towing, pour one (1) quart of transmission fluid in converter. Step 5 Coat the surface of the hub of the converter with automatic transmission fluid. Twisted splines should be replaced should they be moved over 1/2 spline. Using the straight edge as a guide, check to make sure the splines are not twisted. After burrs have been removed, position a straight edge in the same manner as the triangle file.

Use a small triangle file, remove burrs the length of the spline.

A burred or damaged spline can cause difficulty at installation, if not impossible. Step 4 Inspect splined couplings (input shaft and stator support) for burrs and damage. BTE can supply extra-long new dowel pins. Also check the condition of the dowel holes in the case. Pins must be secure and in good condition. Use a file to remove raised areas when necessary - be careful not to remove metal from mating surfaces! Examine converter pilot and crank pilot hole for dirt, rust, paint, etc. Step 2 Check the mating surfaces of transmission case and engine block for nicks, dirt, etc. Failure to attend to these two steps can result in damage to the new converter and cause leaks. The body of the seal can be distorted by improper installation. The front pump seal should also be replaced. Such defects indicate that the front pump bushing should be replaced before installing the new converter. Step 1 Old converter hub must be inspected for wear, scoring or damage. BTE has several different applications available. If the shaft slipped part of the way out, simply push it back as far as it will go. Check with local Ford service department for correct installation. Because some Ford input shafts can only be installed one way due to spline length difference, installing shaft the wrong way will damage converter. Input shaft can at times pull out with converter. Step 6 Remove converter from transmission carefully. Before separating transmission from engine, take precaution to keep converter in transmission - DO NOT ALLOW IT TO FALL OUT! Remove transmission with converter. Support rear of engine if engine has front mounts. Step 5 Be sure to support the bottom of transmission with a transmission jack. On Chrysler and Ford remove starter from bellhousing. Step 4 Disconnect speedometer, selector, and throttle linkage, wires, vacuum lines, cooler connections and remove dipstick and tube. Remove four (4) bolts on Chrysler, three (3) bolts on GM, and remove four (4) nuts on Ford. On Ford and Chrysler transmissions rotate convertor to locate drain plug. By removing converter dust cover, converter flywheel bolts are exposed. The pan will drop down, allowing the fluid to run out the end. If your pan does not have a drain plug you can remove bolts from one end, allowing bolts on the other end to hold the pan. Now is a good time to install a new Drain Plug Kit. Step 2 Drain oil from transmission by removing the drain plug. The higher you raise it, the easier it is to work under. Step 1 Before you begin - let vehicle cool for about an hour.

How to install transmission