Torque Converter, Installing

Torque converter, installing, 09G, 6 Spd. A/T

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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- Slide torque converter hub through oil seal and onto first limit stop.
- Turn torque converter while pushing in lightly until recesses in torque converter engage into drive of pump and torque converter slips noticeably inward.

Checking installation dimension of torque converter





When the torque converter is correctly installed in the transmission, the distance - a - between the contact surfaces down by the studs on the torque converter and the contact surfaces of the torque converter housing is approximately 20 mm.

If the torque converter is incorrectly installed this distance is considerably less.

CAUTION: When the torque converter is incorrectly installed the torque converter drive or the ATF pump will be destroyed when the transmission is connected to the engine.

When subsequently installing the transmission observe the following points:

When tightening the bolts on the engine/transmission flange, check often that the torque converter still moves behind the drive plate.

If the torque converter will not turn one must assume that it has not been installed correctly and the torque converter drive or the ATF pump will be destroyed when finally tightening the bolts.