Flywheel: Service and Repair

Special tools and equipment





^ 3242 Clamping bolt





^ VAG 1331 Torque wrench (5-50 Nm)
^ VAG 1332 Torque wrench (40-200 Nm)
^ Depth gauge

Removing
- Remove sealing plug from cylinder block, left.
- Position crankshaft to TDC No. 3 cylinder. Crankshaft TDC drilling must be visible (or be able to be felt) in sealing plug hole.





- Screw damping bolt 3242 into hole so that crankshaft is secured against turning.





- Mark position of shim -1-, drive plate and washer 2- to crankshaft.
- Loosen drive plate securing bolts diagonally and remove.
- Remove drive plate.

Installing
- Fit drive plate with shim -1- and washer -2- onto crankshaft.
- Insert at least 3 old securing bolts and tighten to 30 Nm.





- Check dimension -a- at three points and calculate average.
Specification: approximately 12.3 mm
If the specifications are exceeded or not obtained:
- Remove drive plate again and fit appropriate shim -1-.

Note: Only one shim of the appropriate thickness may be used.

If the specification is attained:
- Insert new securing bolts and tighten by hand.
- Tighten securing bolts to 60 Nm and then turn 90° (1/4 turn) further (turning further can be done in several stages).





Crankshaft Dimensions part 1 of 2





Crankshaft Dimensions part 2 of 2