Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Drive plate, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment





^ T10069 Counter-hold tool





^ VAG 1332 Torque wrench (40-200 Nm)
^ Depth gauge
^ Straight edge

Removing





^ Remove drive plate by locking 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.





^ Check dimension -a- through holes for securing torque converter using a straight edge and depth gauge and calculate average.
1. Cylinder block
2. Drive plate
^ Compare average (measured distance + thickness of straightedge) with specification.
Specification -a-: 18.1...19.7 mm
If the specification is not attained:





^ Remove drive plate again and install 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.
^ Install drive plate. Lock vibration damper with counter-holder T10069.
^ Tighten securing bolts to 60 Nm + 90°(1/4 turn). (Turning further may be performed in several steps.)