Removing Drive Plate For Converter

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The toothed segment 9538/1 must be bored to ø 15 mm to guarantee a perfect fit and to avoid damaging the thread in the crankcase.

To counter, fit toothed segment 9538/1 to the crankcase using an M12 x 50 hexagon-head bolt (fine thread).

Fig 1: Locating Toothed Segment 9538/1
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Loosen and unscrew eight M10 x 25 fastening screws on the drive plate. Remove drive plate.

Fig 2: Detaching Drive Plate Screws
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Loosen fastening screw for toothed segment.