Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolt Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 37096 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the torque converter cover bolts.
3. Remove the torque converter covers.





4. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.





5. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the J 37096 in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the torque converter covers.
4. Install the torque converter cover bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
5. Lower the vehicle.