Drive plate, removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Counterhold VW 558

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Flywheel lock adapter VW 558
• Depth gauge
• Hex bolt M8x45 and two M10 hex nuts

Drive plate, loosening and tightening 

Fig 2: Identifying Position Of Counterhold VW 558

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• Secure counter-hold flywheel lock adapter VW 558 with hex bolt M8x45 to drive plate. Insert two M10 hex nuts between flywheel lock adapter and drive plate. Installed location of flywheel retainer: A - to loosen; B - to tighten

Installing drive plate. 

Fig 3: Identifying Drive Plate, Grooved Washer & Bolts

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• Position drive plate using grooved washer - 1  -.
• Install new bolts - 3  - and tighten to 30 Nm.

Fig 4: Measuring Drive Plate Dimensions

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• Check dimension - a  - at three points and calculate the average. Specification: 19.5 to 21.1 mm

If specification is not obtained:

Fig 5: Identifying Drive Plate, Grooved Washer & Bolts

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• Remove drive plate again and install shim - 2  -. Tighten bolts - 3  - again to 30 Nm.
• Tighten bolts - 3  - to 60 Nm plus an additional 90 ° ( ¹ / ₄ turn ).