Drive plate, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Counter-Holder Tool T10069

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Counter-holder tool T10069

Fig 2: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332 (40 To 200 Nm)

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
Depth gauge
Straight edge

Removing

Fig 3: Loosening/Tightening Securing Bolt, Using Counter-Holder T10069 To Hold Vibration Damper

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Remove drive plate. To do this, lock vibration damper with counter-holder T10069.
Loosen drive plate securing bolts diagonally and remove.
Remove drive plate.

Installing

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

Fig 4: Checking Dimension Through 3 Holes For Securing Torque Converter Using A Straight Edge And Depth Gauge And Calculate Average

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Check dimension - a - through 3 holes for securing torque converter using a straight edge and depth gauge and calculate average.
Compare average (measured distance + thickness of straightedge) with specification. Specification: 15.7 to 16.5 mm

If specification is not attained:

Fig 5: 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.

If specification is attained:

Insert new securing bolts and tighten by hand.
Tighten bolt to 60 Nm + 90 ° ( ¹ / ₄ turn)