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Flex Plate: Service and Repair




Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (FWD) Transmission ReplacementTransmission Replacement (AWD) Transmission Replacement.

2. Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal Engine Flywheel Removal

3. Clean and inspect the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection. If the flywheel teeth are damaged, inspect the starter for proper operation. Replace the starter if you find excessive wear or damage to the starter drive.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation Engine Flywheel Installation

2. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (FWD) Transmission ReplacementTransmission Replacement (AWD) Transmission Replacement.