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

Engine 279 in model 223 

Fig 1: Drive Plate Components Location - Model 223 With Engine 279
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Shown with engine removed 

CAUTION 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
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove transmission with torque converter. Engine 279 in model 223 with transmission 725.0 AR27.10-P-0500SVZ
2 Remove crankshaft Hall sensor.   AR15.12-P-2136SVZ
3 Install retaining lock   AR03.30-P-5000SVZ 
4 Release bolts (2) in a diagonal pattern and remove. NOTES
Do not use an impact wrench or similar pneumatic tools to release and tighten bolts (2). Otherwise, the thread in the crankshaft flange will be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : replace screws (2).
Attach bolts (2) and tighten in a diagonal pattern.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, starter ring gear/drive plate to crankshaft
*BA03.30-P-1002-01U 
5 Remove transmission-side perforated disk (3).    
6 Remove drive plate (1) and engine-side perforated disk. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Cylinder pin (arrow) determines the installation position.  
INSPECT Check     
7 Check drive plate (1) for damage and wear. If damage or wear is present,

Install new drive plate (1).
If starter ring gear is damaged:

Check pinion at starter.
AR15.30-P-7100SVZ
8 Check nuts for torque converter in drive plate (1). If there is a problem,

Install new drive plate (1).
 
9 Check engine-side perforated disk and transmission-side perforated disk (3) for damage and wear. If damage or wear is present:

Replace engine-side perforated disk and/or transmission-side perforated disk (3).
 
10 Check that cylinder pin (arrow) is firmly seated. If cylinder pin (arrow) is loose:

Secure and/or replace cylinder pin (arrow).
 
11 Check rear radial shaft sealing at crankshaft for engine oil loss, damage and wear. If engine oil loss, damage and/or wear are present:

Replace rear radial shaft sealing at crankshaft.
AR03.20-P-3064SVZ 
12 Install in the reverse order.    
13 Perform initialization using vehicle diagnosis system. If drive plate (1) was replaced.  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   IMPORTANT To do so, select following menu items: Motor control module → Control unit adaptation → Initialization.
Then take over the change.
AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
14 Carry out engine test run and check engine for proper operation and leak tightness.    
FLYWHEEL, DRIVE PLATE, VIBRATION DAMPER, STARTER RING GEAR

Number Designation Engine 279
BA03.30-P-1002-01U Screw/bolt, starter ring gear/drive plate to crankshaft Stage 1 Nm 45
Stage 2 ∠° 90