Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk6 > Power unit | 4-cyl. direct injection engine (2.0 l 4V turbocharger, toothed belt drive) | Enginecrankshaft group, pistons | Cylinder block, gearbox end

Removing and installing drive plate

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Counterhold tool -VW 558-

t	Depth gauge

t	Hexagon bolt M8 × 45 and two M10 hexagon nuts

Removing

–	Secure counterhold -VW 558- to drive plate with hexagon bolt M8 x 45. When doing this, insert two M10 hexagon nuts in between counterhold and drive plate to act as spacers.

Installation position of counterhold: -A- to loosen, -B- to tighten.

Installing

–	Fit drive plate using packing plate with recesses -1-.

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

–	Check dimension -a- at three points and calculate average.

Specification: 19.5…21.1 mm

Note

Measure through hole in drive plate to milled surface of cylinder block.

If specification is not attained:

–	Remove drive plate again and fit shim -2-. Again tighten bolts -3- to 30 Nm.

–	Tighten bolts to 60 Nm and turn 90° (1/4 turn) further (turning further can be done in several stages).

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