Drive Plate, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Checking Dimension Three Points And Calculate Mean Value

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Place the drive plate without the shim on the crankshaft.

-- Install at least three of the old bolts and tighten them to 30 Nm.

-- Measure the distance of the drive plate to the bolting surface of the transmission.

Specified value -a- = 15.7 to 17.3 mm

If the specified value is not reached:

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Of Drive Plate And Washer With Recesses

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the drive plate again and use the appropriate shim -2-.

If specified value is obtained:

-- Install the new bolts and tighten them hand-tight.

-- Tightening specification OVERVIEW - CYLINDER BLOCK, TRANSMISSION SIDE.