Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Drive Plate, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
^ Holding tool VW 558
^ M8x45 hex bolt and two M1O hex nuts
^ Depth gauge


Loosening and tightening drive plate





- Fasten holding tool VW 558 to driveplate with hex bolt M8x45.
A - To loosen mounting bolts
B - To tighten mounting bolts

- Install two M10 nuts between holding tool and driveplate.


Installing





- Install driveplate using washer with cut-outs -1-.

- Install new bolts -3- and tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft lb).





- Check clearance between drive plate and cylinder block at three points and calculate average value.

Dimension -a-: 19.5-21.1 mm -(0.768-0.831 in.)

If clearance dimension is NOT as specified:

- Remove drive plate and install shim -2-.


- Install and tighten bolts -3- in three stages.

Stage I: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)

Stage II: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)

Stage III: additional 1/4 turn (90°)