Drive plate for automatic transmission 01V: Removing

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Transmission removed

WARNING:

Turning of the engine must only occur in direction of engine rotation (clockwise) at the crankshaft.

Turn crankshaft via center bolt of toothed belt gear in direction of engine rotation to TDC Cyl. 3 marking.

Fig 1: Identifying Notch Lines Up With Marking

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Notch -1- lines up with marking -2-

If installed, disconnect electrical harness connector at after-run coolant pump.
Unscrew sealing plug of TDC mark at cylinder block.

Fig 2: Threading T40026 Locking Pin Into Hole Of Removed Sealing Plug

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Thread T40026 locking pin into hole of removed sealing plug and tighten.

NOTE: Slightly turn crankshaft back and forth to do so.

Mark drive plate to engine.
Remove drive plate.