Dual-mass flywheel/drive plate, removing and installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Replace bolts.

Component	Nm
Dual-mass flywheel to crankshaft: Bolt length 22.5 mm Bolt length 35.0 mm Bolt length 43.0 mm	60 + 90 [degrees] ^{* See note} 60 + 180 [degrees] ^{* See note} 60 + 180 [degrees] ^{* See note} * See note
Sealing flange to cylinder block	10

* 90 ° is one quarter turn

*Replace bolts

* 180 ° is one half turn

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate, Grooved Washer And New Bolt

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Locate drive plate with shim - 2 - and packing plate - 1 -. Lug - arrow - must face toward torque converter.
Insert at least 3 old securing bolts and tighten to 30 Nm.

Fig 2: Checking Distance Between Drive Plate And Cylinder Block

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Perform measurement by passing sliding calliper with depth gauge through hole used for securing converter.

Specification: 18.9... 20.5 mm

If measured value exceeds specification:

Fig 3: Identifying Drive Plate, Grooved Washer And New Bolt

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Remove drive plate again and correct value by installing with/without shim - 2 -. Tighten bolts to 30 Nm again.
Measure distance again.

If measured value matches specification:

Install new bolts and tighten.