Torque Converter Shaft Seal

Torque Converter Shaft Seal

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Extractor Lever (VW 681)

• Thrust Piece (3295)

Removing





• Transmission removed, refer to one of the following:

• 3.0L TDI engine, refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

• 4.3L FSI engine, refer to => [ Transmission ] Transmission.

- Carefully remove the torque converter.

- Insert the (VW 681) directly behind the sealing lip of the seal, so that the contact ring which is behind it is not damaged.

- Remove the torque converter shaft seal using (VW 681).

Installing

- lubricate the outer circumference and sealing lips of the seal with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).

• Installed position: The open side of the shaft seal faces the transmission.

- Using (3295), drive in the torque converter shaft seal until the (3295) is seated.

• If not present, install the additional covers - items 3 through 8 -=> [ Covers ] Description and Operation for the torque converter bellhousing. These covers prevent dust and dirt from getting into the torque converter bellhousing and the torque converter seal from leaking.