Drive Plate, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Drive Plate Using Counterhold - Flywheel 10-201

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The transmission is removed.

-- Insert the Counterhold - Flywheel 10-201 to loosen the bolts.

CAUTION:

The outer surface of the bearing flange at the drive plate could be damaged.

Use a multipoint socket wrench with a shaft at least 40 mm long to loosen and tighten the drive plate bolts.

-- Remove the bolts, drive plate and sensor wheel.