Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Flex Plate And Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE:

The flex plate does not use a locating pin for alignment and will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange, but will be pulled onto the crankshaft by the engine flex plate bolts. This procedure requires a 3 stage tightening process.

Remove Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
Remove Automatic Transmission Flex Plate