Drive plate, removing and installing: Installing
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- Mount drive plate on crankshaft.
- Install at least 3 old mounting bolts and tighten.
- Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
- Check dimension -a- by using a straight edge and depth gauge to measure through the three holes for mounting torque converter. Calculate the average.
- Compare average measurement with specification.
- Specification (measured distance + thickness of straight edge): 15.7-16.5 mm (0.606-0.650 in.)
If the specified dimension is not obtained:
- Remove drive plate again and fit appropriate shim -1-.
If the specification is obtained:
- Install drive plate using new mounting bolts and tighten.
Tightening torque:
- Stage I: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
- Stage II: an additional 1/4 turn (90 °)