Drive plate, removing and installing: Installing

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Position drive plate on crankshaft
Insert at least 3 old bolts and tighten to 30 Nm.

Fig 1: Checking Dimension Torque Converter Dimensions Using A Straight Edge And Depth Gauge

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Check dimension - a - through three holes for securing torque converter using a straightedge and depth gauge and calculate average.
Compare average (measured distance + thickness of straightedge) with specification. Specification: 15.7...16.5 mm

If the specification is not obtained:

Fig 2: Identifying Appropriate Shim

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Remove drive plate again and install appropriate shim - 1 -.

NOTE:

Only one shim of the appropriate thickness may be used to compensate.

If the specification is obtained:

Install new cylinder head bolts and tighten hand tight.
Tighten securing bolt to 60 Nm plus additional 90 ° (1/4 turn - turning further can be done in several stages).