300Tdi Engine
ENGINE
52
OVERHAUL
Inspecting components
1. Check starter ring gear teeth for chipping or
wear, replace ring gear if necessary.
2. Check drive plate for visible signs of damage
or distortion, replace drive plate if necessary.
Drive plate - refit
1. Check that bolt holes in crankshaft are clean
and dry.
2. Position spacer, less original shims to
crankshaft.
3. Position a straight edge across spacer.
4. Measure and record distance between gearbox
mating flange of drive plate housing and
straight edge.
5. Repeat procedure on opposite side of spacer.
6. Add the 2 measurements obtained together
and calculate the average.
7. Calculate the difference between the average
figure obtained and 12.4 mm.
8. Select shims from the range available which
equal the final figure obtained.
NOTE: Shims are available rising in
increments of 0.1 mm from 1.0 mm to 2.1
mm in thickness.