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Drive Plate Removal and Installation

Drive Plate Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove engine assembly from vehicle.
2) Lock flywheel with special tool as shown in figure.
Special Tool
(A): 09916-97830





3) Remove drive plate (1).





Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation noting the following.
^ Use new drive plate bolt.
^ Tighten drive plate bolt as follows.
a. Tighten drive plate bolt to 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22.5 lbf-ft) in numerical order ("1" - "8") evenly and gradually.
b. In the same manner as Step a), retighten them to 45 degrees.
Tightening torque
Drive plate bolt * (a): 30 Nm -> +45 degrees (3.1 kgf-m -> +45 degrees, 22.5 lbf-ft -> +45 degrees)