Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Drive plate, removing and installing

Removing





- Secure counter-hold tool VW 558 to drive plate with a hex bolt M8 x 45. Place two M10 hex nuts -1- between counter-hold tool and drive plate.
- Loosen securing bolts on drive plate.

Installing





- Install drive plate using packing plate with notches -1-.
- Insert at least 3 of old securing bolts -3- and tighten to 30 Nm.





- Check installation position of drive plate by measuring at three points and calculate average.

Specification: 19.5-21.1 mm

Note:
Measurement is taken through the hole in the drive plate to the machined surface of the cylinder block.

If the distance is too large:





- Remove drive plate again and install appropriate shim -2-
- Measure distance again.

If specification is achieved:

- Install new bolts and tighten.

Tightening torque

Driveplate to crankshaft: 60 Nm + 1/4 turn (90 degrees) further