Torque Converter, Installing

Torque Converter, Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Depth Gauge (VAS 6082) or Digital Depth Gauge (VAS 6087)

Procedure

- Press torque converter hub through shaft seal as far as first stop.

- Press torque converter into bell housing by hand until converter hub engages in cut-outs in inner gear of ATF pump. The torque converter must slide in noticeably.

• When the torque converter is inserted correctly, the distance between the surface of the securing eye and the surface of the converter bell housing is at least 23 mm.





• If the torque converter is not fully inserted, this distance is approximately 11 mm.

CAUTION!
If the torque converter is not properly installed, the drive lugs on the converter and the ATF pump will be severely damaged when the transmission is attached to the engine.

Note the following when installing the transmission.

CAUTION!
Before and during fastening the bolts of the engine/transmission flange, check that the torque converter can still be turned behind the drive plate. If the torque converter cannot be turned, it must be assumed that it has not been inserted properly and that the coupling plate of the torque converter or the ATF pump will be destroyed during final tightening of the bolts.