Remove/install torque converter - AR27.20-P-0500-01W

Fig 1: Identifying Grab Handle (168 589 00 62 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Parallel Support (126 589 04 31 00)

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Remove torque converter 

1. Position transmission vertically.
2. Fit grab handles (065) to torque converter.
3. Remove torque converter from transmission housing.

1. 4.1 If there are metal shavings in the transmission oil pan:

   Drain transmission oil from torque converter through a clean cloth.

   If there are metal chips in the cloth, replace torque converter.

   In case of doubt flush out the torque converter with transmission oil.

   Remaining metal chips can cause transmission damage!

2. 4.2 If transmission oil is burnt or interspersed with abrasive particles: Flush oil cooler lines and oil cooler.
   Fig 3: Identifying Grab Handles On Torque Converter

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Install torque converter 

1. 5 Grease the crankshaft journals with multi-purpose paste and insert torque converter into transmission housing.

   Do not use force, otherwise the axial stop of the torque converter will be destroyed.

   Move torque converter back and forth so that the teeth on the torque converter and the transmission primary pump engage in one another.

   Fig 4: Inserting Torque Converter Into Transmission Housing

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Measure installed height of torque converter in transmission housing 

2. 6 Measure installed height dimension between parallel support (2) and converter mount using depth gauge.

   If the torque converter is seated incorrectly in the transmission housing, the torque converter and the primary pump can be damaged.

   Depth gauge, refer to GOTIS.

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   Fig 5: Measuring Installed Height Dimension Between Parallel Support And Converter Mount

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