Drive Plate With Overload Protection

2012 Audi S4 Quattro Sedan (8K2) V6-3.0L SC (CCBA)SECTION Drive Plate With Overload Protection






Drive Plate with Overload Protection

- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to S5 => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor or RS5 => [ A/C Compressor ] A/C Compressor.

Remove the drive plate

- Remove bolts - A -.






Use a commercially available band wrench (with webbed band) to counterhold at drive plate - C -.

Installing drive plate

- Position drive plate with overload protection - B - onto drive plate - C -.

- Install the bolts - A - and tighten by hand.

- Check the drive plate run-out - B -. Refer to => [ Drive Plate with Overload Protection, Checking Run-Out and Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Tighten the bolts - A - (torque specification: 10 Nm).

- Check the drive plate run-out - B -. Refer to => [ Drive Plate with Overload Protection, Checking Run-Out and Adjusting ] Adjustments.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.