SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

• ◆ Counter-hold tool VW 558
• ◆ Hexagon bolt M8x20 with hexagon nut
• ◆ Depth gauge
• ◆ Straight edge
• ◆ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench (5...50 Nm)
• ◆ V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench (40...200 Nm)

Loosening and tightening drive plate

• ‒ → Secure counter-hold tool VW 558 behind the drive plate with a hexagon bolt M8x20.

Installing drive plate

• ‒ Fit drive plate on crankshaft.

• ‒ Insert at least 3 old securing bolts and tighten to
      30 Nm.
• ‒ → Check dimension -a- through the three holes for securing the torque converter using a straight edge and depth gauge and calculate average.
• ‒ Compare average with specification (measured distance + thickness of straight edge).
      Specification: 15.7 ... 16.5 mm

If the specification is not attained:

• ‒ → Remove drive plate again and fit appropriate shim -1-.

If the specification is attained:

• ‒ Fit drive plate using new securing bolts and tighten to 60 Nm then turn
      1/4 turn (90°)
  further.