Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
2. Secure the flywheel in order to prevent rotation.
3. Loosen the six engine flywheel bolts.
4. Remove five of the six flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
5. Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
6. Remove the engine flywheel and the flywheel retainer.
7. Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.
8. If you are not replacing the flywheel, clean and inspect the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the flywheel retainer and the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation.
2. Install the automatic transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.