Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

There are two types, which are allocated according to gearbox code letters =>Page 00-5 .

→ Current torque converter with sleeve bearing in the turbine shaft of the gearbox (arrow).

New torque converter with integrated needle bearing. A sleeve bearing (arrow) may not be fitted in the turbine shaft of the gearbox with this type. Remove if necessary.

Removing sleeve bearing from turbine shaft

Place gearbox in its installation position on gearbox oil pan.

• ‒ Remove torque converter.
• ‒ → Position holes -A- of turbine shaft in horizontal position.

• ‒ → Protect gearbox by carefully taping around turbine shaft and over holes.

• ‒ → Saw through the sleeve bearing using a saw blade. When doing this, do not saw at the thrust point of the sleeve bearing (arrow).
• ‒ Make sure that no filings enter the gearbox.

• ‒ → Without damaging the turbine shaft, carefully lever up the split sleeve bearing using a screwdriver.
• ‒ Remove filings and sticky tape.

Renew torque converter seal.