A/T - Drive Plate Tightening Torque
Boxster1/02 1363
Binder - Group 1, Part 1 - Engine
5/3/02
Drive Plate Tightening Torque
Vehicle Type:
Boxster / Boxster S
Model Year:
As of MY 1997 (V)
Concern:
Tightening torque for new drive plate in Tiptronic vehicles.
Information:
As of January 31 2002, a new one-piece drive plate is installed on engines equipped with a Tiptronic Transmission.
The starter ring gear and the sensor ring gear of the new drive plate are now manufactured from one piece. Previously the drive plate was two parts, which were welded together.
The tightening torque for drive plate to crankshaft has been changed.
Tightening torque for new one-piece drive plate:
^ Initial tightening torque 25 NM (18.5 ft lbs).
^ Final tightening torque 1 x 120-degree torque angle.
Tightening torque for old two piece drive plate:
^ Initial tightening torque 25 NM (18.5 ft lbs).
^ Final tightening torque 1 x 90-degree torque angle.
Part Information:
Part Number Description
996 116 075 07 New one-piece drive plate
996 116 075 06 Old two-piece drive plate, no longer available
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 1,
> Repairs: 1 Tightening torques for engine.
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