Drive Plate (a/t) Audi A6 C5

Note. The following procedure is given assuming the transmission has been removed or the engine has been removed for servicing.

Scheme 58

1. Holding drive plate stationary, remove drive plate bolts. Manufacturer requires using NEW drive plate bolts on installation.
2. BEFORE removing shims and drive plate, note installed position for reassembly reference. see scheme 70 Mark drive plate and shims for reference.
3. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, inspect bushing at crankshaft flange. see scheme 72 See «BEARING BUSHING FOR TORQUE CONVERTER»(ref-147486-S22760830732002091600000).

Scheme 59

Scheme 60

1. Install drive plate and shims in original locations. Install OLD bolts into flange. Check dimension "A" at 3 evenly space points. Find average of readings. Specification should be approximately 12.3 mm (0.484". see scheme 71 If specification is not correct, different size shims are available from manufacturer to obtain correct clearance.
2. When correct shim size is installed, install NEW drive plate bolts. Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-147486-S30794586192002091600000).
3. If installing new crankshaft or engine block, ensure torque converter bearing bushing is installed correctly. see scheme 72 See «BEARING BUSHING FOR TORQUE CONVERTER»(ref-147486-S22760830732002091600000).

Removal

Note. The following procedure is given assuming the transmission the engine has been removed for servicing.

1. Remove sealing plug from hole in left side of cylinder block. Position crankshaft to Top Dead Center (TDC) for cylinder No. 1. Ensure TDC hole can be seen or felt through sealing plug hole.
2. Install Crankshaft Holder (3242) into sealing plug hole to prevent crankshaft from rotating. see scheme 50
3. Mark the position of the dual-mass flywheel (M/T) with the block and the crank. Loosen the bolts in a cross pattern and remove drive plate.
4. Inspect pilot needle bearing. See «PILOT NEEDLE BEARING (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)»(ref-147486-S04109496632002091600000). If installing new drive plate, install pilot needle bearing.

Installation

Note. Manufacturer requires replacing flywheel bolts on installation.

Install flywheel in reverse order of removal. Tighten NEW bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . If reusing original pressure plate and flywheel, check for White alignment marks. If present, align marks on reassembly.