Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing drive plate Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Counterhold tool -VW 558- t  Depth gauge t  Hexagon bolt M8x45 and hexagon nut M10 (2x)

Removing –  Insert counterhold tool -VW 558- in hole on cylinder block and use hexagon bolt M8x45 to secure to drive plate (fit two M10 nuts between counterhold tool and drive plate). A -  Installation position for counterhold tool when loosening bolts B -  Installation position for counterhold tool when tightening bolts –  Mark installation position of drive plate on crankshaft. –  Unbolt drive plate.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Fit drive plate using washer with notches -1-. –  Use new bolts for securing. –  Tighten bolts to 30 Nm.

–  Measure depth -a- at three points (measurement is taken through the hole in the drive plate to the machined surface of the cylinder block). –  Calculate average value. l  Specification: 19.5 … 21.1 mm.

If the value is below specification: –  Remove drive plate again and re-fit with shim -2-. –  Tighten bolts to 30 Nm. –  Repeat measurement. If the specification is obtained: –  Tighten bolts for drive plate. Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Drive plate to crankshaft	60 + 90° 1)2)
l  1) Renew bolt. l  2) 90° = one quarter turn.