Installing drive plate
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- Align drive plate and backing plate -1- using recesses.
- Install new bolts -3- and tighten.
Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
- Check dimension -a- at three points and calculate average.
- Must be 19.5-21.1 mm (0.768-0.831 in.)
If dimension -a- is OK:
- Fully tighten bolts -3- to 60 Nm (44 ft lb) and then turn an additional 1/4 -turn (90°).
The additional 1/4-turn can be accomplished in several stages.
If dimension -a- is not as specified:
- Remove drive plate, install shim -2- and tighten bolts -3-.
Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
If dimension -a- is OK:
- Tighten bolts -3- to 60 Nm (44 ft lb) and then turn an additional 1/4 -turn (90 °).
The additional 1/4-turn can be accomplished in several stages.