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AR27.20-P-0500-01P Remove/Install Torque Converter



AR27.20-P-0500-01P Remove/install torque converter
- with Transmission 722.6


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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.
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!

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

Flush oil cooler lines and oil cooler.

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Install torque converter
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.

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Measure installed height of torque converter in transmission housing
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.