Installing the torque converter

• When replacing the torque converter: Replace the O-ring (1)  on the drive shaft.

  Parts:  O-ring

• Slide the torque converter onto the transmission shaft up to the stop.
• Press the torque converter into the converter housing by hand.

  While doing so, turn the torque converter until the recesses on the hub of the torque converter snap-in at the driver of the impeller.

  You can feel the torque converter slipping inward.

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Check 

• Determine the dimension between the contact surface (1)  and the outer edge (2)  of the torque converter threaded hole using special tool 0 490 189 (00 2 550)  .

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Desired state 

• The measured value is greater than 25 mm.

Result 

» The measured value is lower than or equal to 25 mm.

Measure

• Position the torque converter correctly in the converter housing.

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) (GA8HP75Z) .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT AT THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE, BOTTOM AT BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
• Installing conduit on bank 2

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  • Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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  • Position the wiring harness.
  • Tighten down screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Cable duct
    M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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  • Position the conduit (2).
  • Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES
  
  

  Cable duct
  M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Installing the cover panel of the master DME control unit.

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  • Position the cover of the master DME control unit (1).
  • Engage the cover panel of the master DME control unit (1) downwards with the clamps (2) and the guide pins (3) in the carrier plate of the DME.
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Installing the rear right engine compartment cover.

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  Remove the battery cover  .

  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
  • Remove the special tool 2 452 007  from the battery.

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  • Install the cover (2).
  • Lock the lock (1).
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Installing the rear tunnel connecting support.

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  • Position the connecting support (3) on the rear of the tunnel.
  • Tighten the screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Rear connecting support tunnel to body
    M8x30	Snug torque Angle of rotation	28Nm 90°

  • Tighten screws (2).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Undershield
    Hexagon screw	tightening torque	2.6Nm
    Plastic nut	tightening torque	2.6Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
• Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
• Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .