Rabbit L5-2.5L (BGP) (2006)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Drive plate, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Depth gauge
Removing
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Remove transmission.
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Secure crankshaft.
Installing
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Install drive plate only by using washer with recesses - 1 - (without compensating shim - 2 -).
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Insert new bolts - 3 - and tighten to 30 Nm.
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Check dimension - a - an three points and calculate mean value. Specified value: 18.8 to 20.4 mm
Note:
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Measure through drive plate hole to surface of control housing cover.
If specification is not obtained:
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Remove drive plate again and use shim - 2 -. Tighten bolts - 3 - to 30 Nm again and repeat measurement.
If specified value is OK:
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Tighten bolts to 60 Nm and turn an additional plus an additional 90° (1/4 turn, additional rotation may occur in several stages).