Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Engine Flywheel Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive).
2. Remove the engine flywheel bolts and flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal Engine Flywheel Removal.
3. Clean and inspect the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection. If the flywheel teeth are damaged, inspect the starter for proper operation. Replace the starter if you find excessive wear or damage to the starter drive. Refer to Starter Replacement Service and Repair.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the engine flywheel and bolts. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation Engine Flywheel Installation.
2. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive) Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive).