Dowel Pin Alignment: Installation

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- When installing the drive plate to the crankshaft, use the match mark (A) as shown to correctly align the crankshaft side dowel pin to the drive plate side dowel pin hole.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Match Mark Of Drive Plate
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- Install the drive plate and the reinforcement plate in the direction as shown.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft, Ring Gear, Pilot Converter, Single And Reinforcement Plate
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- Tighten the drive plate bolts in a diagonal pattern in two steps. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".