Passat Wagon L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Drive Plate, Removing And Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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Holding tool VW 558
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M8x45 hex bolt and two M1O hex nuts
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Depth gauge
Loosening and tightening drive plate
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Fasten holding tool VW 558 to driveplate with hex bolt M8x45.
A - To loosen mounting bolts
B - To tighten mounting bolts
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Install two M10 nuts between holding tool and driveplate.
Installing
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Install driveplate using washer with cut-outs -1-.
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Install new bolts -3- and tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft lb).
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Check clearance between drive plate and cylinder block at three points and calculate average value.
Dimension -a-: 19.5-21.1 mm -(0.768-0.831 in.)
If clearance dimension is NOT as specified:
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Remove drive plate and install shim -2-.
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Install and tighten bolts -3- in three stages.