Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Flexplate





Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the transaxle.

3. NOTE: Do not reuse the flexplate bolts.
Install the Flywheel Holding Tool and remove the 6 bolts and the flexplate.

- Discard the bolts.






Installation

1. NOTE: Special bolts are used for installation. Do not use standard bolts.
Install the flexplate, the 6 new bolts and the Flywheel Holding Tool.

- Tighten in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

- Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (50 lb-ft).

- Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).







2. Install the transaxle.

3. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.