Drive Plate, Removing and Installing

Drive Plate, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counter-holder tool (VW 558)





• Depth gauge

• Hex bolt M8x45 and two M10 hex nuts

- Remove the transmission => Torque Converter 37 Transmission, Removing and Installing.

Drive plate, loosening and tightening:

- Secure Flywheel Lock Adapter (VW 558) to drive plate with hex head screw M8•45. Insert two M10 hex nuts between flywheel lock adapter and drive plate.

Installed location of flywheel retainer: - A - to loosen, - B - to tighten.





Install drive plate:





- Install the drive plate in place using the washer - 1 -.

- Insert new bolts - 3 - and tighten to 30 Nm.

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





Specified value: 19.5 to 21.1 mm

• This is measured through the hole in the drive plate to the machined surface of the cylinder block. When measuring the intermediate plate, subtract the plate thickness from the specified value.

If the specification is not obtained:





- Remove drive plate again and use shim - 2 -. Tighten bolts - 3 - again to 30 Nm.

• Tightening specifications => [ (Item 6) Bolt ] Sealing Flange, Transmission Side and Dual Mass Flywheel/Drive Plate, Assembly Overview