Drive plate, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Counterhold VW 558

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Removing

Fig 2: Securing Flywheel Lock Adapter VW 558 With Hex Bolt M8X45 To Drive Plate

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Secure flywheel lock adapter VW 558 with hex bolt M8x45 to drive plate. Insert two M10 hex nuts between flywheel lock adapter and drive plate. Installed location of flywheel retainer: - A - to loosen, - B - to tighten
Remove drive plate.
Remove shim from behind it.

Installing

Fig 3: Setting Drive Plate In Place, Using Washer With Notches & Inserting New Bolts

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Fig 4: Checking Dimension An Three Points And Calculate Mean Value

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NOTE:

This is measured through the hole in the drive plate to the machined surface of the cylinder block.

If specification is not obtained:

Fig 5: Removing Driver Plate And Remove Or Add Shim

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If specified value is achieved:

Torque specification

Component		Nm
Drive plate to crankshaft		60 + 90 ° ¹⁾²⁾
¹⁾ Replace bolt ²⁾ 90 °Corresponds to a 1/4 turn