Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’99 - 03 7.3L Power Stroke) Powertrain- Banks Billet Torque Converter '99-03 Trucks equipped with E4OD or 4R100 Transmissions - Manual (Page 6)

Dear Customer,
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concerning the installation
of your Banks Billet™ Torque
Converter, please contact our
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Thank you.
1.
Familiarize yourself with the
installation procedure by reading the
installation manual before starting
work.
2.
Throughout this manual, the
left side of the vehicle refers to the
driver’s side, and the right side refers
to the passenger’s side.
3.
Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (or batteries, if
there are two) before beginning work.
4.
Route and tie wires and hoses
a minimum of 6 inches away from
exhaust heat, moving parts and sharp
edges. clearance of 8 inches or more
is recommended where possible.
5.
During installation, keep your
work area and tools clean to avoid
possible entry of dirt into the drivetrain
components.
6.
When raising the vehicle, support
it on properly weight-rated safety
stands, ramps or a commercial hoist.
Follow the manufacturer’s safety
precautions. Take care to balance the
vehicle to prevent it from slipping or
falling. When using ramps, be sure the
front wheels are centered squarely on
the topsides. When raising the front of
the vehicle, set the parking brake and
block the rear wheels. When raising
the back of the vehicle, be sure the
vehicle is on level ground and the front
wheels are securely blocked.
Caution! Do not use floor jacks to
support the vehicle while working
under it. Do not support the vehicle
using concrete blocks, masonry
or any other item not intended
specifically for this use.
7.
Installing the Banks Torque
converter requires removal of the
transmission from the vehicle. Heavy
tooling such as a transmission jack
and an automotive hoist or ample-
height jack stands are required.
Professional installation by a properly
equipped shop is recommended.
Failure to follow all installation
instructions during Torque converter
install can result in bodily injury and/or
expensive damage to the transmission
and surrounding components.
8.
The transmission and torque
converter must be removed as an
assembly to avoid damage to the
converter drive plate, pump bushing
and oil seal.
9.
Before installing the Banks
Torque Converter, verify that your
transmission is in good operating
condition. Transmission problems
such as harsh or delayed engagement
when shifting into Drive or Reverse, no
Drive or Reverse range, erratic shifting,
grating or scraping noises, or lack of
up and/or downshifting can lead to
torque converter damage. If necessary,
have your transmission repaired
or overhauled before installing the
converter.
10.
If your transmission has just been
rebuilt, make sure to flush all old fluid
from the vehicle’s transmission cooler
and connecting lines before reinstalling
your transmission.
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