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The torque converter is installed correctly if it is easy to turn by hand and if it fits evenly in the transmission bell housing. Additionally, it should spin freely when the transmission bell housing bolts are torqued to the engine block, prior to installation of the flywheel to converter bolts (reference VWIQ121).","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10238600-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10238600-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10238600","components":[{"id":"powertrain","name":"Transmission and 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