Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing drive plate - vehicles with automatic gearbox Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Clutch counterhold tool -VW 558- t  Depth gauge t  Bolt M8x45 t  Nuts M10 (2x)

Removing l  Engine/gearbox removed. –  Mark position of drive plate in relation to crankshaft. –  Secure clutch counterhold tool -VW 558- to drive plate using bolt M8x45 -item 2-. Fit two M10 nuts -1- between counterhold tool and drive plate. –  Remove drive plate. –  Remove shim located behind.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Fit shim -2- on crankshaft. –  Install drive plate with washer -1-. l  Lug -arrow- must face torque converter.

–  Insert at least 3 old bolts and tighten to 30 Nm. –  Measure distance through torque converter securing hole using depth gauge. l  Specification: Distance -a- = 18.9 ... 20.5 mm.

–  If specification is not attained, remove drive plate and remove or add shim -2-. –  Repeat measurement (tighten bolts on drive plate to 30 Nm).   Note Renew securing bolts for drive plate before tightening bolts to final torque. Tightening torque

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