Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal

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Callout	Component Name
1	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Install the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole. Remove the flex plate bolts (1) and discard Remove the flex plate (2) from the crankshaft. Remove the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole. Special Tools EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
2	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

Callout

Component Name

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt

CAUTION:

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Procedure

Install the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole.
Remove the flex plate bolts (1) and discard
Remove the flex plate (2) from the crankshaft.
Remove the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole.

Special Tools
EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate