Drive Plate Deflection

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Check drive plate and signal plate (A) for deformation or damage.

Fig 1: Identifying Signal Plate
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CAUTION:
- Never disassemble drive plate.
- Never place drive plate with signal plate facing down.
- When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
- Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
If damage is found, replace drive plate.
Measure the deflection of drive plate contact surface to torque converter with a dial indicator (A).
Measure the deflection at the area (B).
Limit: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in) or less .

Fig 2: Measuring Deflection Of Drive Plate Contact Surface Using Dial Indicator
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If measured value is out of the standard, replace drive plate.