Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Flex Plate: Testing and Inspection

DRIVE PLATE INSPECTION

1. Measure drive plate runout and inspect ring gear, as follows:





a. Set up a dial indicator and measure the drive plate runout.
b. Check the damage of the ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch).
If the runout is not within the specification or ring gear is damaged, replace the drive plate. If installing a new drive plate, note the orientation of spacers and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).