Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2294

Fig. 7: Overview Of Torque Converter Assembly 
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TORQUE CONVERTER, IDENTIFICATION 

There are various torque converters. Identification is via code letters (arrows). See Fig. 8 . 

 

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Fig. 8: Locating Torque Converter Code 
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Allocating torque converter to transmission, see CODE LETTERS, TRANSMISSION APPLICATION, 

 

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RATIOS, EQUIPMENT . 

TORQUE CONVERTER, DRAINING 

Special Tools And Equipment 

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V.A.G 1358/A Oil extractor unit  

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V.A.G 1358 A/1 Oil extraction probe  

Fig. 9: Identifying Oil Extractor 
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Drain the torque converter when performing a major overhaul of the transmission or if the ATF has become 

 

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contaminated by abrasion as follows: 

Extract ATF from torque converter using V.A.G 1358 A and probe V.A.G 1358 A/1. See Fig. 10 . 

Fig. 10: Draining Torque Converter 
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TORQUE CONVERTER, REMOVING 

Special Tools And Equipment 

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VW 681 Extractor lever  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

2002-04 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Overhaul - New Beetle, 09G