Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Engine Flywheel ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the automatic transaxle.
2. Remove the engine flywheel.
3. Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the engine flywheel.
2. Install the flywheel retainer.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the flywheel bolts.
^ Tighten the flywheel bolts to 71 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the automatic transaxle.
Flywheel to Torque Converter Bolts
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the torque converter cover.
3. Remove the starter motor.
4. Remove the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the flywheel to torque converter bolts.
Tighten the flywheel to torque converter bolts to 63 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the starter motor.
3. Install the torque converter cover.
4. Lower the vehicle.