SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing drive plate Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamp -VW 558-, see equivalent → Anchor t  Depth gauge t  Hexagon bolt M8 x 40 and hexagon nut M8 –  Remove gearbox → Transmission; Rep. gr.37. Preparing the fastening tool -VW 558-:

–  Fix the M8 x 40 hexagon bolt -A- to the Support tool -VW 558- with a hexagon nut. Loosen and tighten the drive plate:

–  Insert the Support tool -VW 558- into the cylinder block and drive plate as shown in the figure. Counter holder fitting position: -A- to loosen, -B- to tighten.

Fit the drive plate. –  First position the drive plate without the washer -A-. –  Insert the used securing bolts -3- and tighten to 30 Nm.

–  Check the measurement between the drive plate and the engine block at 3 positions and calculate the average.   Note The measurement is made through the hole of the drive plate to the bored surface of the cylinder block. If the measurement is made across the intermediate plate, the sheet thickness must be considered. l  Specification when measuring without intermediate plate: 19.5 ... 21.1 mm l  Specification when measuring with intermediate plate: 18.8 ... 20.4 mm If the value does not match the specification, replace and tighten all securing screws.

If the specifications are not met: –  Remove the drive plate again and use the compensation washer -A-. Tighten the bolts again -3- to a torque of 30 Nm. –  Repeat measurement procedure. If the value does not match the specification, replace and tighten all securing screws. l  Tightening torque → Item