Drive Plate

Drive plate
Special tools and repair equipment required





^ Counterhold VW558
^ Hex bolt M8 x 45 and two M10 hex nuts
^ Calliper gauge or depth gauge

Removing





^ Secure counterhold VW 558 to driver plate using hex bolt M8 x 452-. Place two M10 hex nuts -1- between counterhold and drive plate.
^ Mark position of drive plate relative to engine.
^ Unbolt drive plate.

Installing





^ Locate drive plate with shim -2- and packing plate -1-. Lug -arrow- must face toward torque converter.
^ Insert at least 3 old securing bolts and tighten to 30 Nm.





^ Perform measurement by passing sliding caliper with depth gauge through hole used for securing converter.
^ Specification: 18.9 to 20.5 mm
If measured value exceeds specification:





^ Remove drive plate again and correct value by installing with/without shim -2-. Tighten bolts to 30 Nm again.
^ Measure distance again.
If measured value matches specification:
^ Install new bolts and tighten.





Tightening torque
1) 90° is a quarter turn