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Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test

Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test
1. With the manual selector in P (park) position, start engine.
2. With engine at idle, note any abnormal vibration.
3. Move the manual selector to N (neutral) position and note any abnormal vibration.
4. Return the manual selector to P (park) position and turn ignition switch to the LOCK position.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
6. Remove the flywheel cover.
7. Remove the flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
8. Rotate torque converter 120 degrees (1/3 turn).

9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices

Install the flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
Flywheel-to-torque converter bolts to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
10. Install flywheel cover.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. With the manual selector in P (park) position, start the engine.
13. If any abnormal vibration still exists, repeat this procedure until the best possible balance is obtained.