Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk1 > Drive unit | 1.6 ltr./75 kW Engine - Mechanical Components | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Removing and installing sealing flange and pressure plate | Removing and installing drive plate

Installing the drive plate

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

–	Insert new bolts -2- and tighten to 30 Nm.

–	Inspect installed dimension of drive plate at the 3 mounting holes for the torque converter and calculate mean value.

Specification -a-: 19.5…21.1 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:

–	Once again remove drive plate and repeat measurement with the shim -3-.

If the specified value is reached:

–	Lock drive plate with counterholder -MP 1-221- and tighten new bolts -2- to 60 Nm and torque a further 90° (¹/₄ turn).

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