Drive Plate, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Transmission Removed. Refer to TRANSMISSION - REMOVING AND INSTALLING [0B4] , TRANSMISSION, ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE [0B2 AWD] .

-- Insert the :10-201 to loosen the bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate & Counter Hold Tool 10 - 201

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CAUTION:

The outer surface of the bearing flange at the drive plate could be damaged.

Use a multipoint socket wrench with a shaft at least 40 mm long to loosen and tighten the drive plate bolts.

-- Remove the bolts and remove the drive plate.