Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk1 > Drive unit | 1.6 ltr./74 kW Engine - Mechanical Components | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Removing and installing crankshaft

Removing and installing drive plate

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench 5 to 50 Nm (e.g. -V.A.G 1331 -)

t	Torque wrench 40 to 200 Nm (e.g. -V.A.G 1332 -)

t	Counterholder for clutch -MP 1-221-

t	Depth gauge

Removing

–	Attach counterholder -MP 1-221- with M8x45 bolt to the drive plate. Place two M10 nuts between the counterholder and the driver disc -1-.

–	Release screws for driver disc.

Install

–	Remove the intermediate plate → Anchor.

–	Only insert the drive plate using the washer with recesses -1-.

–	Insert bolts -3- and tighten to 30 Nm.

–	Inspect installed dimension of drive plate at the 3 mounting holes for the torque converter and calculate mean value.

t	Nominal value -a- 19.5...21.1 mm

Note

The measurement is made through the 3 outer holes of the drive plate to the milled surface of the cylinder block.

If the specified value is reached:

–	Installing the drive plate.

–	Installing intermediate plate.

–	Attach drive plate with washer and new screws, torque 60 Nm + ¹/₄ turn (90°).

If the measurement is less than the specification:

–	Remove the driver plate.

–	Installing intermediate plate.

–	Place spacer washer -2- between crankshaft and drive plate.

–	Lock drive plate with spacer washer -1- and attach new bolts -3- to 60 Nm + torque a further ¹/₄ turn (90°).

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