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Octavia Mk1

Removing and installing drive plate
Removing and installing drive plate
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Counterholder for clutch -MP1-221 (VW 558)-
t  Depth gauge
Releasing and tightening the drive plate
   
–  Secure the counterholder -MP1-221- to the driver disc with M8 x 45 screw. Place two M10 nuts -arrow- between the counterholder and the driver disc.
   Fitting position of the counterholder:
A - for slackening
B - for tightening
Installing the drive plate
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–  Insert the drive plate using the washer with recesses -1-.
–  Insert new bolts -2- and tighten to 30 Nm.
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–  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 holes of the drive plate onto the milled surface of the cylinder block.
If the specified value is not reached:
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–  Once again remove drive plate and repeat measurement with the shim -3-.
If the specification is achieved:
–  Lock drive plate with counterholder -MP1-221- and tighten new screws -2- to 60 Nm and torque a further 90° (1/4 turn).
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