Remove/Install Drive Plate - AR03.30-P-8003SC

Engine 176 in model 223 

Fig 1: Drive Plate Components Location - Model 223 With Engine 176

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	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Topical note	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove transmission with torque converter.	Engine 176 in model 223 with transmission 725.1	AR27.10-P-0005S
2	Counterhold belt pulley at front with counterholder.	Aid of helper required. Counterholder	Fig 2
3	Remove screws (2).	: Replace screws (2) and tighten in a diagonal pattern. Bolt, drive plate to crankshaft	*BA03.30-P-1003-01W
4	Remove drive plate (1) with spacer disks (4).	: The cylinder pin (3) determines the installation position of the drive plate (1) and spacer disks (4).
5	Check drive plate (1) for damage.	When reusing the drive plate (1). If damage is present: ↓ Install new drive plate (1).
6	Check spacer disks (4) for damage.	When reusing the spacer disks (4). If damage is present: ↓ install new spacer disks (4).
7	Install in the reverse order.

FLYWHEEL, VIBRATION DAMPER

Number	Designation			Engine 176
BA03.30-P-1003-01W	Bolt, drive plate to crankshaft	Stage 1	Nm	20
		Stage 2	Nm	45
		Stage 3	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Counterholder (177 589 00 40 00)

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