Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Flexplate (12.53.13)

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.

2. NOTE: Tighten the retaining bolts working diagonally.

Tighten to 15 Nm.





3. NOTE: Tighten the retaining bolts working diagonally.





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