Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’03 - 07 6.0L Power Stroke) Powertrain- Banks Billet Torque Converter '03-07 - Manual (Page 14)

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25.
Evenly pull on the torque
converter to remove it - avoid wiggling
or cocking the converter sideways as
much as possible to prevent damage
to the transmission input shaft and
seals.
NoTe: Inspect the oil seal on the front
pump of the transmission. If there are
signs of leakage or damage, the seal
should be replaced prior to installing
the new torque converter.
26.
Carefully remove the Banks Billet
Torque converter from the shipping
container. Be careful not to damage
the shipping container, as it will be
used to return the factory toque
converter to Gale Banks Engineering.
27.
To avoid pump seal damage
during converter installation, inspect
the Banks Billet Torque Converter hub
and hub drive notches for sharp edges,
burrs, scratches, or nicks. It may be
necessary to polish the hub and/or
notches with 320/400 grit sandpaper
and crocus cloth. Clean the converter
afterwards to remove any foreign
particles as necessary.
28.
Position the Banks Billet
Torque Converter with the drive hub
up and pour one (1) quart of the
manufacturer’s specified transmission
fluid into the drive hub. Use a small
amount to coat the splines of the input
shaft protruding from the transmission.
CAUTION: When installing the
Banks Billet Torque Converter, be
careful to not damage the pump
gear O-ring or hub seal.
29.
Before installing the Banks Billet
Torque Converter, it is recommended
to drain the transmission fluid, replace
transmission oil filters and pan gasket,
flushing and thoroughly cleaning the
transmission cooler lines and bypass
value, and to lubricate the converter
pilot hub with transgel grease.
30.
Lift the Banks Billet Torque
Converter and position it in front of
the transmission input shaft. Turn the
torque converter as needed to index