B - Drive plate: Removing

• Remove transmission.

  See 5 SPD, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V .

• Turn crankshaft to TDC by hand. Marks -A- and -B- must be aligned.
  NOTE: Turn over the engine at the central bolt on the crankshaft.
• Check position of camshafts: larger holes in securing plates on camshaft sprockets must align opposite one another on inside. If not, turn crankshaft one revolution further.
• Remove sealing plug from cylinder block, left.

Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft To TDC By Hand

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TDC drilling in crankshaft must be visible (or able to be felt) in line with the sealing plug hole.

• Screw clamping bolt 3242 for crankshaft into sealing plug hole and tighten.
• Mark positions of holes in drive plate, shim -1- and washer -2- in relation to crankshaft.
• Mark positions of shim -1- in front of drive plate and washer -2- behind drive plate.

Fig 2: Screwing Clamping Bolt 3242 For Crankshaft Into Sealing Plug Hole

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