Drive Plate, Removing and Installing

Special tools, equipment, test and inspection devices; required accessories





- 3406 Counter hold
- VAG 1331 torque wrench (5 - 50 Nm)
- VAG 1332 torque wrench (40 - 200 Nm)
- Depth gauge
- Auxiliary ruler

Removing





- Lock vibration damper in position with locking bracket 3406.
- Loosen mounting bolts of drive plate in crosswise pattern and remove.
- Remove drive plate.

Installing
- Place drive plate on crankshaft.
- Insert at least 3 old mounting bolts and tighten to 30 Nm.





- Measure dimension -a- to engine block through 3 holes for attachment of torque converter using auxiliary ruler and depth gauge. Calculate the mean.
- Compare mean (measured distance plus thickness of ruler) with specification.
Specification: 15.7 - 16.5 mm
If the specification is not reached:





- Remove drive plate once more and use appropriate compensating shim -1-.

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

If the specification is met:
- Insert new mounting bolts and hand tighten.
- Install drive plate; use new mounting bolts and tighten to 60 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°).