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Cleaning and Inspection Procedure - Required

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  1. GM5044132

    Clean the automatic transmission flex plate (1) in solvent.

  2. Dry the automatic transmission flex plate with compressed air.
  3. Inspect the automatic transmission flex plate for the following conditions:
    1. Stress cracks around the automatic transmission flex plate-to-torque converter mounting bolt hole locations (1) and/or automatic transmission flex plate-to-crankshaft (2, 4)
    2. NOTE:

      Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the automatic transmission flex plate. Install a NEW automatic transmission flex plate.

    3. Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the automatic transmission flex plate (3)
    4. Damaged or missing ring gear teeth (5)
  4. If any of the above conditions exist, replace the automatic transmission flex plate.