Removing Drive Plate For Torque Converter

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Mark installation position of the drive plate with respect to the crankshaft using a felt-tip pen.
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The threaded bore in the crankcase is a blind hole.

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Drive plate toothed segment
- Secure the toothed segment -1- on the crankcase using a screw -2- (M12 x 50).
- This screw ensures that the toothed segment is secured correctly and prevents damage to the thread.
Fit > 9538/1 - toothed segment (> Toothed segment on oil guide housing ).

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Toothed segment on oil guide housing
Block drive plate.
1. 3.1 To do this, position > 9538/1 - toothed segment on the bottom threaded bore so that at least one tooth engages. > Toothed segment
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Toothed segment
Remove drive plate. Loosen screws in diagonally opposite sequence. >
1. 4.1 Replace screws.
Remove drive plate.
If the drive plate is tight, loosen it using an internal puller and > VW771 - multi-purpose tool.
1. 6.1 Insert internal puller into the centre of the drive plate and tighten it. > Internal puller
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Internal puller
Screw on striking tool and pull off the drive plate. > Striker

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Striker