Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
OIL SEAL - TORQUE CONVERTERRemove
1. Remove gearbox assembly.
2. Remove torque converter from gearbox. Discard 'O' ring from gearbox input shaft.
3. Remove torque converter oil seal from gearbox. Discard torque converter oil seal.
CAUTION: When removing torque converter oil seal take care not to damage oil pump housing.
Refit
1. Clean torque converter spigot.
2. Clean torque converter oil seal recess in gearbox. Lubricate torque converter oil seal with clean transmission fluid.
3. Fit new torque converter oil seal using LRT-44024.
4. Lubricate and fit new 'O' ring to input shaft.
5. Fit torque converter.
6. Ensure converter is fully located in oil pump drive by checking depth 'A' as illustrated.
^ KV6 models: Depth A = 4 mm.
^ Td4 models: Depth A = 27 mm.
7. Fit gearbox assembly.