Flex Plate: Service and Repair

FLEX PLATE

REMOVAL
1. Remove the transaxle.

Fig. 56:

2. Remove the flex plate attaching bolts (Fig. 56).

INSPECTION
Visually inspect flex plate for cracks or damage. If cracked or damaged replace flex plate.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the drive plate on crankshaft (Fig. 56).
2. Apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive to flex plate bolt threads.
3. Install the flex plate bolts and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). (Fig. 56).
4. Install the transaxle.