Removal and Replacement

Torque Converter, Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Depth Gauge (VAS 6082)

Installing






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

- Lightly press the torque converter inwards and turn until slots on torque converter hub engage in the drive lugs on ATF pump gear and torque converter slides in a noticeable distance.

- The outer sealing lip on the shaft seal can fold inward when the torque converter is being installed - arrow -.

- If this happens, pull the torque converter out 5 mm. This will correct the position of the sealing lip - arrow -.






- Then push the torque converter all the way into the transmission.

Installed Dimension






When the converter is inserted correctly, distance - a - between contact surfaces on threaded holes and on the converter and torque converter bell housing contact surfaces is at least 23 mm.

- Always use new bolts to secure torque converter to the drive plate, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Note the following when installing the transmission.

Danger of causing damage to the torque converter drive plate or the ATF pump.

• Before and during fastening the engine/transmission flange bolts, check that the torque converter can still be turned behind the drive plate. If the converter still does not turn, then assume it is installed incorrectly.

Torque converter to the drive plate tightening specification, see transmission installation. Refer to 3.0L TFSI => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing or 3.0L TDI, refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

- After transmission installation, check the ATF level and fill. Refer to => [ ATF Level Inside Transmission ] ATF Level Inside Transmission.

• Make sure the cover - 2 - for the converter bell housing is installed. The cover prevents dust and dirt from getting into the torque converter housing and the torque converter seal from leaking.