Drive plate, removing and installing: Installing

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

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

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• Measure dimension - a  - to engine block through 3 holes for attachment of torque converter using auxiliary ruler and depth gauge. Calculate mean.
• Compare mean (measured distance plus thickness of ruler) with specification.

Specification: 15.7-16.5 mm

If the specification is not reached:

Fig 2: Identifying Appropriate Shim

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• Remove drive plate once more and use appropriate compensating shim - 1  -.

If the specification is met:

• Insert new mounting bolts and hand tighten.
• Install drive plate; use new mounting bolts and tighten to 60 Nm plus ¹ / ₄ turn (90 ° ).