Torque Converter, Draining

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Extraction Device:VAG1358A
Oil Extraction Sensor:VAG1358A/1

If the oil becomes dirty due to shavings or during a major transmission overhaul, the torque converter must be drained as follows:

-- Extract the ATF using the :VAG1358A and :VAG1358A/1 from the torque converter.

Fig 1: Extracting ATF From Torque Converter

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