Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

Special Tools

* EN 50792 - Flywheel Holding Tool

* EN-45059 - Angle Meter

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

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.




2. To prevent crankshaft rotation, install EN 50792 - holding tool (2) and starter motor bolts (1) at the starter motor location and engaging the automatic flex plate.




3. Remove the automatic flex plate attaching bolts (1).

4. Remove the automatic flex plate (2).

5. Remove EN 50792 - holding tool.

6. For automatic flex plate cleaning and inspection, Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Cleaning and Inspection Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Repair Instructions.

Installation Procedure





Note: Fasteners have adhesive patch and must be tightened to final torque within 5 minutes.

1. Install the automatic flex plate (2) and hand start NEW bolts (1).




2. To prevent crankshaft rotation, install EN-50792 - automatic flex plate holding tool (2) and starter motor bolts (1) at the starter motor location and engaging the flex plate.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Tighten the bolts evenly using the following procedure:

1. Tighten the bolts a first pass in sequence to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

2. Tighten the bolts a second pass in sequence to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

3. Tighten the bolts a final pass in sequence 40 degrees using the EN-45059 - meter.

4. Remove EN-50792 - automatic flex plate holding tool.

5. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.