Flex Plate: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: Engine and transaxle removed.

1. Hold crankshaft in position using crankshaft holder tool No. 3242, or equivalent.





2. Mark bolt hole pattern of drive plate and washers -1- and -2- relative to crankshaft.
- Mark position of shim in front and shim behind drive plate.

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Part numbers are listed for reference only. Always check with your Parts department for the latest information.

1. Install drive plate with 3.0 mm shim -1-(Part no.054105301) or 4.0 mm shim -1- (Part no. O54 105 202), and spacer-2- (Part no. 035 105 303A), or equivalents.

NOTE:
^ Short blocks are supplied without a bushing in the crankshaft.
^ For vehicles with automatic transmission, tap the bushing into place before installing the drive plate.
^ Before installing the engine, make sure that the engine to transaxle dowel sleeves are installed in the cylinder block flange.





2. Check clearance -a- between drive plate and cylinder block in three places and calculate average value.
Dimension -a-: 18.1-19.7 mm (0.713-0.776 inch).
3. If necessary, install other shims to achieve correct clearance dimension.
4. Tighten to: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4-turn (90°).