Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Flexplate

Special Tool(s):

Removal
1. Remove the transmission.





2. Using the special tool, remove the bolts and the flexplate.

Installation

1. NOTE: Engine balancing is not required. Balance weights should not be installed on the new flexplate.

NOTE: Special bolts are used for installation. Do not use standard bolts.

Position the flexplate.





2. Using the special tool, install the bolts in the sequence shown, in 3 stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the transmission.