Drive Plate

Drive Plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counter-Holder Tool (T10069)

• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Secure the vibration damper using (T10069).





- Loosen the drive plate bolts diagonally and remove them.

- Remove the drive plate.

Installing

- Install drive plate onto the crankshaft.

- Install at least 3 old bolts and tighten them to 30 Nm.

- Measure dimension - a - via the 3 holes for the torque converter bolts via a straightedge and micrometer and calculate the mean value.





- Compare the average (measured distance + thickness of the straightedge) with the specified value. Specified value: 15.7 to 17.3 mm

If the specified value is not reached:

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





• Only one shim of the appropriate thickness may be used.

If the specified value is obtained:

- Install new bolts and tighten by hand.

- Then, tighten the bolt to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.