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Tightening Torques & Sequences




Fastener Tightening Specifications

















Bolt Re-usability DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts

Engine Flywheel (3.6L)
Engine Flywheel Retaining Bolts - First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Engine Flywheel Retaining Bolts - Second Pass 45 degrees


Flex Plate (3.6L)
Flex plates to crankshaft retaining bolts - First pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Flex plates to crankshaft retaining bolts - Second pass 45 degrees using the J 45059 - angle meter

Install 2 NEW automatic transmission flex plate to crankshaft retaining bolts (1) in location at the top and bottom of the automatic transmission flex plate (2) bolt pattern allowing the automatic transmission flex plate (2) to hang in position.
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