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

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

   Fig 2: Identifying Grab Handles On Torque Converter

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2. 4.2 If transmission oil is burnt or interspersed with abrasive particles:

   Flush oil cooler lines and oil cooler.

   Install torque converter 

3. 5 Grease the crankshaft journals with multipurpose 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 3: Installing Torque Converter

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   Measure installed height of torque converter in transmission housing 

4. 6 Measure dimension (A) between transmission housing and torque converter mount using depth gauge.

   Torque converter and primary pump will be damaged if torque converter is seated incorrectly in transmission housing.

   Fig 4: Measuring Installed Height Of Torque Converter In Transmission Housing

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