Torque Converter: Service and Repair

WM 325019 Removing and installing torque converter





Preliminary work

Preliminary work
1. Remove automatic transmission.
2. Put transmission in horizontal position.

Removing torque converter

Removing the torque converter
1. Pull out locating pin 95951 (long) from transmission housing.





Locating pin

Information: When pulling out, the torque converter must be kept horizontal, otherwise ATF can emerge.

2. Pull off torque converter from transmission input shaft.

Installing torque converter

Installing the torque converter
1. Grease the hub of the torque converter lightly, e.g. with Olista Longtime 3EP.





Hub

Information: Before installing the torque converter, check the hub for scoring. If damaged, the converter must be replaced.

2. Move torque converter up to stop on the transmission input shaft.

Caution: Torque converter installed at the wrong position during fitting
^ Risk of damage to ATF pump

--> Check that the torque converter is installed at the correct position.
--> Check installation position of torque converter.

3. Press torque converter by hand into the converter bell housing and turn until the cutout of the converter hub clicks into place in the driver of the impeller. The converter must slip inwards until it makes a noise.

Information: If the locating pins 95951 (long) cannot be inserted as shown, check the torque converter again to ensure that the installation position is correct.

4. Fix torque converter with locating pin 95951 (long) into installation position.





Locating pin

Subsequent work

Subsequent work
1. Install automatic transmission.
2. After re-installing the transmission, the ATF level is to be checked and, if necessary, replenished.