Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Special Tools, Testers And Auxiliary Items
- 3406 Counter-hold tool
- Depth gauge
- Straight edge
- VAG 1331 Torque wrench 5 - 50 Nm (4 to 37 ft lb)
- VAG 1332 Torque wrench 40 - 200 Nm (30 to 148 ft lb)

Removal





- Lock vibration damper using 3406 counter-hold tool
- Diagonally loosen (and remove) drive plate mounting bolts
- Remove drive plate

Installation
- Fit drive plate on crankshaft
- Insert 3 (minimum) old mounting bolts and tighten: to: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)





- Check dimension -a- through the three torque converter mounting holes (3 places) using a straight edge and depth gauge
Calculate average
- Compare average with specification
(measured distance + thickness of straight edge)
Specification: 15.7 to 16.5 mm

If Specification Not Obtained





- Remove drive plate again and install appropriate shim -1-

NOTE: Only one shim of the appropriate thickness may be used.

If The Specification Is Obtained

- Insert new mounting bolts and tighten by hand
- Tighten mounting bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft lb) and then turn an additional 90° (1/4 turn)
The additional 1/4 turn can be obtained using more than one step