Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Drive Plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counter-Holder Tool (T10069)

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

Removing

- Removing the engine. Refer to => [ Removing ] Removing.

- Lock the vibration damper using the (T10069).





- Loosen the drive plate bolts diagonally and remove them.

- Remove the drive plate.

Installing

- Install the drive plate onto the crankshaft.

- Insert at least 3 old drive plate bolts and tighten them to 30 Nm.

- Measure dimension - a - using a depth gauge: specified value: 21 to 23 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 drive plate bolts and tighten them by hand.

- Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm + 90° (1/4) additional turn.

- Install the engine. Refer to => [ Installing ] Installing.