Torque CONVERTOR Bushing Replacement

1. Check bushing wear using inside micrometer. Wear limit is 1.343" (34.12 mm). Maximum allowable out-of-round is .001" (.03 mm). If bushing wear exceeds limit, use Bushing Puller (US 691, VW 201 and Adapter US 4452) to withdraw bushing from converter hub.
2. Press new bushing into place using Bushing Driver (VW 474). Measure inside diameter of new bushing after installation. Remove any burrs from edge of converter hub after installation of new bushing.
3. Minimum allowed inside diameter of new bushing is 1.340-1.341" (34.03-34.05 mm). Bushing may seize if inside diameter is less than minimum limit. Do not ream out bushing to fit. Repeat replacement procedure with another new bushing if necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter Bushing

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