Torque Converter

Torque Converter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Extractor (T40176)

• Depth gauge

• Grease for clutch disc shaft splines (G 000 100)

• Sealing grease (G 052 128 A1)

Removing






- Remove the left flange shaft. Refer to => [ Left Flange Shaft ] Left Flange Shaft.

- Secure the (T40176) to the torque converter - A - with the nut - B -.

- Rotate the (T40176) upward.






• To prevent the torque converter from tilting, counter hold it underneath as illustrated.

• Ignore - arrow -.

- Remove the torque from the input shaft - arrows - without tilting the converter.

- Set the torque converter down carefully, for example on the workbench.

Installing






Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

- Always clean the torque converter bell housing in the area where the differential is accessed - arrow A - and the shaft seal - arrow B -.

• Replace the shaft seal between the differential and transmission housing - arrow B - if it is damaged. Refer to => [ Front Final Drive Overview ] Front Final Drive Overview.

- Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip half way with sealing grease (G 052 128 A1).

- Replace the O-ring - arrow - on the input shaft.






- Torque converter, checking, refer to => [ Torque Converter, Checking ] Torque Converter, Checking.






- Check the torque converter seal for damage and replace it if necessary. Refer to => [ Torque Converter Shaft Seal ] Torque Converter Shaft Seal.

- Secure the (T40176) to the torque converter with a nut.

- Push the torque converter carefully all the way onto the input shaft - 2 - without tilting it using the (T40176).

- Using light pressure, turn the torque converter toward the inside until its splines mesh into the input hub for the ATF pump and the torque converter slides into place.








Installing the torque converter incorrectly will damage the drive hub on the ATF pump.

• Checking position of torque converter.

If the converter is installed correctly, the space - a - between the surface of the securing eyes and the surface of the converter bell housing will be:

• - a - = minimum 16 mm

- Remove the (T40176) from the torque converter - A -.






- Remove the nut - B -.

- Install the left flange shaft. Refer to => [ Left Flange Shaft ] Left Flange Shaft.