Drive Plate, Removing and Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Counter-Holder Tool 10 - 201

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Counter-holder tool 10 - 201

Removing

Remove engine → Engine, Removing .
Separate engine and transmission → Engine and Transmission, Separating .
Leave engine on scissor lift table VAS 6131 A or secure engine to the engine and transmission holder → Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder .

Fig 2: Inserting Counter Hold Tool 10-201 To Loosen Bolts

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Insert counterhold tool 10 - 201 to loosen bolts.
Mark installation position on drive plate to crankshaft using a felt-tip marker.
Remove drive plate.
Remove spacer washer behind.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install drive plate with spacer washer.
Use new bolts when securing.
Turn over counterhold tool 10 - 201 to tighten bolts.
Install engine → Engine, Installing .

Tightening specifications

Component	Nm
Drive plate to crankshaft	60 plus 90° 1)2)
1) Replace bolts. 2) 90° corresponds to a quarter turn.