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Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Removal / Inspection / Installation



1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
2. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.

Removal note
Drive plate



Lock the drive plate with the SST or equivalent.

Installation note
Drive plate
1. Assemble the adapter, drive plate and backing plate.



2. Install the SST or equivalent, and tighten the bolts.

Tightening torque: 97 - 102 N.m {9.8 - 10.5 kg.m, 71 - 75.9 ft.lbf}

3. Install the transaxle.
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