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Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Flexplate

Flexplate or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal - Exploded View:




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.