Dowel Pin Alignment: Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing the drive plate to the crankshaft, use the match mark (A) as shown in the illustration to correctly align the crankshaft side dowel pin to the drive plate side dowel pin hole.
  Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate And Match Mark

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• Install the drive plate and the reinforcement plate in the direction as shown in the illustration.
  Fig 2: Installing Drive Plate And Reinforcement Plate

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• Tighten the drive plate bolts in a diagonal pattern in two steps. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .
  • Use a suitable tool to lock the drive plate.