Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-43653 - Flywheel Holding Tool

* EN-45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.




2. Install the EN-43653 - holding tool (1) in the starter assembly location, engaging the automatic flex plate, in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.




3. Remove and DISCARD the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2) and the automatic flex plate (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Re-cut the 8 automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads in the crankshaft.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

2. Install the 6 automatic flex plate (1) and 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2) handtighten.

3. Tighten the automatic transmission flex plate bolts a first pass to 53 Nm (39 lb ft)

4. Tighten the automatic transmission flex plate bolts a final pass to an additional 25 degrees, using the EN-45059 - meter.




5. Remove the EN-43653 - holding tool (1) from the starter assembly location.

6. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.