Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2234

When installing a transmission, make sure that the dowel sleeves are installed correctly. 

TORQUE CONVERTER 

The ATF pump is driven via the torque converter. 

When installing the torque converter, ensure that both drive pins engage in the recesses in the ATF pump inner 
wheel. 

There are different types of torque converter, which can be identified by the code letters (arrow). See Fig. 30 . 
For more information, see CODE LETTERS, TRANSMISSION APPLICATION, RATIOS, 
EQUIPMENT . 

Fig. 30: Locating Torque Converter ID 
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TORQUE CONVERTER IDENTIFICATION

There are different types of torque converter. Current torque converter with sleeve bearing in turbine shaft of 
transmission. New torque converter with integrated needle bearing. Identification is by means of the code 
letters. See CODE LETTERS, TRANSMISSION APPLICATION, RATIOS, EQUIPMENT . 

The current torque converter may only be installed in a transmission with a sleeve bearing in the turbine shaft. It 
can be identified by the fourth letter, which is either a B, C, R, T or V. See Fig. 31 . 

Fig. 31: Identifying Current Torque Converter 
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NOTE:

Example (arrow) is a "C". See Fig. 31 .

 

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The new torque converter may only be installed in a transmission without a sleeve bearing in the turbine shaft. 
It can be identified by the fourth letter, which is either a D, H, or J. See Fig. 32 . Example (arrow) is a "D". 

Fig. 32: Identifying New Torque Converter 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

TORQUE CONVERTER APPLICATIONS 

There are two types, which are allocated according to the transmission code letters. See CODE LETTERS, 
TRANSMISSION APPLICATION, RATIOS, EQUIPMENT .

NOTE:

If a new torque converter with an integrated needle bearing is installed in a 
transmission with a sleeve bearing in the turbine shaft, the sleeve bearing must 
be removed.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - New Beetle, 01M

  

Current torque converter with sleeve bearing in the turbine shaft of the transmission (arrow). See Fig. 33 .

Fig. 33: Identifying Torque Converter with Sleeve Bear 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC. 

For the new torque converter with an integrated needle bearing, a sleeve bearing (arrow) may not be installed in 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - New Beetle, 01M