09LA Transmission
Torque Converter Draining
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Oil collecting and extracting device (VAG 1782)
• Rules of cleanliness for working on transmissions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.
• General repair information. Refer to => [ General Repair Information ] General Repair Information.
Procedure
• Torque converter removed
In case of contamination of the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) via shavings or during a major transmission overhaul, the torque converter must be drained as follows:
- Extract the ATF from the torque converter using the oil collecting and extracting device (VAG 1782).