Drive Plate, Installing

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-- First, position the drive plate without the washer -1-.

-- Insert the used bolts -4- and tighten them to 30 Nm.

-- Check dimension -a- an three points and calculate mean value.

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Specified value: 18.8 to 20.4 mm

NOTE:

Measure through drive plate hole to the control housing cover.

If the specified value is reached, replace all bolts and tighten them.

If the specified value is not obtained:

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-- Remove the drive plate using the shim -1-. Tighten bolts -4- again to 30 Nm.

-- Repeat the measurement. If the specified value is reached, replace all bolts and tighten them.