Torque Converter: Service and Repair

Removing and installing torque converter
Tools





Preliminary work





1. Remove automatic transmission.
2. Put transmission in horizontal position.

Removing the torque converter
1. Pull out locating pin 95951 (long) from transmission housing.

Note: When pulling out, the torque converter must be kept horizontal, otherwise ATF can emerge.

2. Pull off torque converter from transmission input shaft.

Installing the torque converter





1. Grease the hub of the torque converter lightly, e.g. with Olista Longtime 3EP.

Note: Before installing the torque converter, check the hub for scoring. If damaged, the converter must be replaced.

2. Move torque converter up to stop on the transmission input shaft.

ATTENTION:
The ATF pump can be damaged if the torque converter is incorrectly positioned during refitting.
- Note the installation position of the torque converter.
- Check installation position of torque converter.

3. Press torque converter by hand into the converter bell housing and turn until the cutout of the converter hub clicks into place in the driver of the impeller. The converter must slip inwards until it makes a noise.





Note: If the locating pins 95951 (long) cannot be inserted as shown, check the torque converter again to ensure that the installation position is correct.

4. Fix torque converter with locating pin 95951 (long) into installation position.

Subsequent work

1. Install automatic transmission.
2. After re-installing the transmission, the ATF level is to be checked and, if necessary, replenished.