Drive Plate

Drive Plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counterhold Tool (T10172)

• Adapter for T10172 Counter Hold Tool (T10172/1)

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

Removing

- Remove the transmission.

- Secure the vibration damper using the counterhold tool (T10172).






- Loosen the drive plate bolts in a diagonal sequence and remove them.

- Remove the drive plate.

Installing

- Install the drive plate onto the crankshaft.

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

- Measure dimension - a - using a depth gauge: Specified value: 21 to 23 mm (0.82 to 0.91 inches).






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:

- Remove the old bolts and Install the new bolts and tighten them hand tight.

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