Checking Height of Drive Plate and Ring Gear Assembly during V8 Engine Overhaul
ENGINE
OVERHAUL
45
Drive plate and ring gear - inspection
1. Inspect drive plate for cracks and distortion.
2. Renew drive plate if necessary.
3. Inspect ring gear for worn, chipped and broken
teeth.
4. Renew ring gear assembly if necessary.
Drive plate and ring gear assembly - check
setting height
NOTE: The following procedures are only
applicable to shimmed drive plates, there
is no need to check setting height on drive
plates which are not shimmed.
1. Ensure bolt holes in crankshaft are clean and
dry. Fit original selective shim and hub aligner,
fit Allen bolts and tighten to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
2. Fit drive plate assembly and clamp ring
ensuring that reference marks are aligned; fit
bolts and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: If a new drive plate assembly is
being fitted, paint mark on plate must face
towards torque converter.
3. Check the setting height:
Drive plate setting height A = 8.08 to 8.20 mm
(0.32 to 0.33 in)
4. If setting height is not as specified, remove
clamp ring, drive plate assembly, hub aligner
and selective shim.