Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-470-B - Angular Torque Wrench

* EN-652 - Flywheel Holder

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Open hood.

2. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Removal and Replacement.





3. Install EN-652 - flywheel holder (1) in order to fix the automatic transmission flex plate (2).





4. Remove and DISCARD the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2).

5. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the 6 screw bores. Rework if necessary.





2. Install the automatic transmission flex plate (1).

3. Install 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2).





4. Install EN-652 - flywheel holder (1) in order to fix the automatic transmission flex plate (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

5. Tighten the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts in a cross sequence to 35 Nm(26 lb ft).

6. Tighten the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts in a cross sequence to an additional 30°.Use EN-470-B - wrench.

7. Tighten the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts in a cross sequence to an additional 15°.Use EN-470-B - wrench.

8. Install automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Removal and Replacement.

9. Close the hood.