Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Drive plate, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment





^ VW558 Counter-hold tool
^ Hex bolt M8x45 and two M10 hex nuts
^ Depth gauge





Drive plate, loosening and tightening
- Secure VW558 counterhold to drive plate using M8 x 45 hex bolt.
- Place two M10 hex nuts between counterhold and drive plate.
Position of counterhold tool:
^ A - To loosen
^ B - To tighten

Drive plate, installing





- Position drive plate and backing plate with recesses -1-.
- Install new bolts -3- and tighten.
^ 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)





- Check dimension -a- at three points and calculate average.
Specification: 19.5 to 21.1 mm

Note: Because of the hole in the drive plate it is measured on the milled surface of the engine block

If specification not obtained





- Remove drive plate and install shim -2-.
- Tighten bolts -3-.
^ 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten bolts -3- to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) and turn an additional 90° (1/4 turn) further.

Note: The ]/4 turn additional can be achieved in more than one step.