Removal Procedure

Special Tools

• EN 45059  Angle Meter
• EN 46106  Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (AWD) or TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (FWD) .
Fig 1: Starter Motor Bolts
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2. To prevent crankshaft rotation, install EN 46106  holding tool (2) and starter motor bolts (1) at the starter motor location and engaging the automatic flex plate.
Fig 2: Automatic Flex Plate Attaching Bolts
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3. Remove the automatic flex plate attaching bolts (1).
4. Remove the automatic flex plate (2).
5. Remove EN 46106  holding tool.
6. For automatic flex plate cleaning and inspection, Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Cleaning and Inspection .