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Leon Mk1

Fitting
Fitting
The only permissible ATF is → Spare parts catalogue.
–  Fill the converter with 1.5 litres of ATF.
–  Fit the torque converter.
   
The ATF pump is activated via the torque converter -arrows-.
–  Tilt the gear approx. 60º, in such a manner that when the converter is inserted, the ATF does not fall out.
–  Place the torque converter in the housing, taking into account its position with respect to the ATF pump sprocket.
–  Turn the gear in such a way that the converter remains level.
–  Fit the converter into the cutouts of the ATF pump sprocket.
  N32-0010
The converter has been correctly fitted when the measurement between the joining flange and the contact surface of the converter's guide stem is 18 mm.
  WARNING
If the torque converter is incorrectly fitted, in the moment when the gearbox is braced to the engine the drive element of the converter or the ATF pump will be damaged.
Continue by assembling the gearbox, bearing the following in mind:
  WARNING
Before and during the tightening of the gearbox/engine flange bolts, repeatedly ensure that the torque converter may be rotated behind the drive plate. If the torque converter may not be rotated, it must be assumed that it is not correctly fitted and that to fully tighten the bolted joints will lead to the destruction of the torque converter drive element or of the ATF pump.
  N32-0030

Automatic gearbox, control, assembly, housing > < Removing