Torque Converter Seal, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Puller - Seal Lever VW681
Seal Installer - Torque Converter T10137

Procedure

Fig 1: Removing Shaft Seal

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-- Remove the torque converter, refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the shaft seal using the Puller - Seal Lever VW681.

NOTE:

The illustration shows a different transmission.

-- Apply ATF to circumference and sealing lips of shaft seal.

Installation position: the open side of the seal faces the transmission.

-- Install the shaft seal for the torque converter all the way onto the Seal Installer - Torque Converter T10137.

Fig 2: Installing Shaft Seal

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