Replacing the Carrier Plate

Replacing the carrier plate
Special tools 999 5112, 999 5678

Removal
Preparatory work
Remove the transmission.

Removing the carrier plate
Remove the engine speed (RPM) sensor with the bracket. Place it to one side.
Block the carrier plate using gear sector 999 5112.

Remove:





- all screws
- the carrier plate
- gear sector 999 5112.





Check the crankshaft seal for leakage. To replace the crankshaft seal.

Installation
Installing the carrier plate





Note: Ensure that the mating surfaces on the crankshaft and carrier plate are completely clean.

Use tool 999 5678, which consists of 3 studs with nuts.

Install:
- The 3 studs belonging to tool 999 5678, distributed as illustrated
- the carrier plate.

Note: Check that the locating pin on the crankshaft is positioned opposite the hole in the carrier plate.

Locate gear sector 999 5112 against the carrier plate.
Pull the flywheel towards the crankshaft using the three nuts on special tool 999 5678.

Caution: The carrier plate must lie against the crankshaft flange before the screws are installed. There is a risk that excess locking fluid on the screws will come between the mating surfaces.

Install 7 new screws. Tighten crosswise. Tighten to 45 Nm.
Remove the 3 nuts and studs.
Install the remaining 3 new screws. Tighten the screws. Tighten to 45 Nm. Then angle-tighten all 10 screws crosswise to 50°. Install the engine speed (RPM) sensor with the bracket. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Finishing
Install the transmission.