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Flex Plate: Service and Repair


Flexplate
Removal
1. Remove the automatic transmission.





2. NOTE: Prevent the flexplate from rotating.

Remove the flexplate.

Installation





1. NOTE: Make sure the crankshaft and flexplate mating faces are clean before installation.

NOTE: The flexplate will only locate in one position.

NOTE: Install, but do not tighten, the flexplate retaining bolts.

Install the flexplate.
^ Prevent the flexplate from rotating.

Step One:





2. NOTE: Tighten the retaining bolts working diagonally.

Tighten to 15 Nm.

Step Two:





3. NOTE: Tighten the retaining bolts working diagonally.

Tighten to 110 Nm.
4. Install the automatic transmission.