Drive Plate Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
Backing plate
Drive plate
3. Install in the reverse order of removal
Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note1. Set the SST against the drive plate.

2. Loosen the drive plate installation bolts uniformly in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure, then remove the bolts and the drive plate.
Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note1. Set the SST against the drive plate.

2. Tighten the new drive plate installation bolts uniformly in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure.
- Tightening torque
108—116 N·m {11.1—11.8 kgf·m, 80—85 ft·lbf}
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