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Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

GM2399639
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
1 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Fastener (Qty: 6)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure 
Ensure to use a NEW fastener whenever the automatic transmission flex plate is removed.
Tighten 
  1. First pass 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
  2. Second pass 30 degrees.
  3. Final pass 15 degrees

Special Tools 
J-45059 - A  Angular Torque Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2 Flex Plate
3 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate
Procedure 
Inspect the automatic transmission flex plate for the following:
  1. Stress cracks around the flex plate.
  2. Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the flex plate.
  3. Damaged or missing ring gear teeth.
  4. Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the automatic transmission flex plate. Install a new flex plate.
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