Removal and Replacement

Flexplate

Removal

1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.

2. Remove the 8 bolts and the flexplate.
- Discard the bolts.

Installation

1. NOTE: New flexplate bolts must be installed. They are a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused.

Install the flexplate. Tighten the 8 new bolts in 3 stages in the sequence shown.

- Stage 1: Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).

- Stage 2: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.





2. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems.