Installing the torque converter

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Parts:  O-ring

• Push the torque converter onto the transmission shaft up to the stop.
• Press the torque converter into the converter housing by hand. In doing so, turn the torque converter until the recesses on the hub of the torque converter engage in the driver of the impeller.

You can feel the torque converter slipping inward.

Check 

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Desired state 

• Measured value is greater than 15 mm.

Result 

» Measured value is less than or equal to 15 mm.

Measure 

• Position the torque converter correctly in the converter housing.

Follow-up work 

• Install AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP51Z).
• Fasten the (partially removed) PROP SHAFT
• Install the RETAINING PLATES .
• Install the HEAT SHIELDS .
• Install the complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Install the tunnel connecting SUPPORTS .
• If installed: install the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
• Install the THRUST FIELD .
• Install the UNDERBODY PROTECTION of the steering gear or the front thrust field.
• Install the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION or front thrust field.
• Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
• Check/top up the automatic transmission OIL LEVEL .
• Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Install the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING .
• If the active stabilizer is installed: install fan COWL .
• Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .