Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk3 > Power unit | 6-cylinder TDI engine (3.0 ltr. 4-valve common rail - generation II), mechanics | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Cylinder block (gearbox end)

Removing and installing drive plate

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Counterhold tool -10 - 201-

Removing

l	Gearbox removed.

–	Insert counterhold tool -10 - 201- to slacken bolts.

Caution

Take care not to damage outer surface of bearing flange on drive plate.

Use a multi-point socket bit with a length of at least 40 mm to slacken and tighten the drive plate bolts.

–	Remove bolts and take off drive plate and sender wheel.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

l	Tightening torque → Chapter „Drive plate - exploded view“

Note

Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.

–	Pay attention to dowel pin when installing drive plate.

–	Fit counterhold tool -10 - 201- the other way round to tighten bolts.

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