Installing the torque converter
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the driver of the impeller.
Failure to observe the installation instructions may lead to damage on the impeller driver.
Damage to the driver of the impeller.
Failure to observe the installation instructions may lead to damage on the impeller driver.
- During installation, do not damage the radial shaft seal or ball bearing.
- Lock the torque converter correctly. Otherwise, the driver of the impeller may be damaged when flange-mounting the transmission to the engine.
- 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).
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 (GA8HP50Z).
- If the active stabilizer is installed: install fan COWL .
- Fasten the (partially removed) PROP SHAFT
- Install transmission CROSS MEMBER .
- Install the RETAINING PLATES .
- Install the HEAT SHIELDS .
- Install the complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- If installed: install the right and left TORSION STRUT where required.
- Install the tunnel connecting SUPPORTS .
- Reconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
- Check/top up the automatic transmission OIL LEVEL .
- Install rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Install the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING .
- Activate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .