Drive Plate Bolt Installation

Clean off sealant and oil of thread of crankshaft and drive plate bolts.
Use special tool MB991883 to secure the drive plate.

Fig 1: Securing Drive Plate With Special Tool (MB991883)
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Apply engine oil to thread of crankshaft and bolt seat area of drive plate.
Apply the sealant to the thread of drive plate bolts.
Specified sealant:

Three bond 1324 or equivalent

Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Thread Of Drive Plate Bolts
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Tighten drive plate bolts to temporary torque of 40 N.m (32 ft-lb) in the order shown to illustration.
Tighten drive plate bolt to specified torque in the order shown in the illustration.
Specified torque: 130 N.m (96 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Or Drive Plate Bolts
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