Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk2 > Engine | 1.6/77 kW MPI engine | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Removing and installing cylinder block, flywheel and sealing flange

Removing and installing drive plate

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Counterholder for clutch -MP1-221 (VW 558)-

t	Hexagon screw M8x45 and two nuts M10

t	Depth gauge

Releasing and tightening the drive plate

–	Attach counterholder for clutch -MP1-221 (VW 558)- with M8x45 bolt to the drive plate. Place two M10 nuts between the counterholder and the driver disc. Fitting position of the counterholder: A - for slackening, B - for tightening.

Installing the drive plate

–	Insert the drive plate using the washer with recesses -1-.

–	Insert new bolts -3- and tighten to 30 Nm.

–	Check dimension -a- in three points and determine the mean value. Specified value: 19.7...21.3 mm.

Note

The measurement is made through the hole of the drive plate to the milled surface of the cylinder block.

If the specified value is not reached:

–	Remove driver disc and use compensating washer -2-. Tighten screws -3- again to 30 Nm and again check the dimension -a-.

If the specified value is reached:

–	Tighten screws -3- to 60 Nm and torque a further ¹/₄ turn (90°) (the tightening may occur in several stages).

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