Torque Converter Shaft Seal, Removing And Installing
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller - Seal LeverVW681
- Seal Installer - Gearbox3295
Procedure
- Transmission removed. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Carefully remove the torque converter.
-- Insert Puller - Seal Lever VW681 directly behind the sealing lip of the sealing ring, so that the contact ring which is behind it is not damaged.
-- Remove torque converter shaft seal with Puller - Seal Lever VW681.
-- Coat outer circumference and sealing lips of sealing ring with ATF.
- Installation position: the open side of the seal faces the transmission.
-- Using Seal Installer - Gearbox3295, drive in torque converter shaft seal as far as thrust piece stop.
NOTE:
If not present, install the additional covers for the torque converter bell housing. Refer to -item 3- (Covers).
These covers prevent dust and dirt from getting into the torque converter bell housing and the torque converter seal from leaking.