A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
‹› Replace the shaft seal between the differential and transmission housing - arrow B - if it is damaged. Refer to => [ Final Drive/Transmission
Housing Shaft Seal ] See: Front Final Drive, Automatic Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Final Drive/Transmission
Housing Shaft Seal.
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Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip half way with sealing grease (G 052 128 A1).
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Clean torque converter hub and shaft seal.
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Check the torque converter shaft seal and replace if damaged. Refer to => [ Torque Converter Shaft Seal ] See: Seals and Gaskets/Service and
Repair/09EA Transmission.
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Torque converter, checking. Refer to => [ Torque Converter, Checking ] See: Procedures/Torque Converter, Checking
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Lightly coat shaft seals with ATF.
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Press torque converter hub through shaft seal as far as first stop.
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Lightly press torque converter inwards and turn until slots on torque converter hub engage in drive lugs on ATF pump gear and torque converter
slides in a noticeable distance.
Installation Dimension
If the converter is installed correctly, the space - a - between the surface of the securing eyes and the surface of the converter bell housing will be: