Installation Procedure

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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.

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.

Install the flex plate (2) to the crankshaft.
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Flex Plate And New Bolts With Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install NEW flex plate bolts (1).
1. Tighten the flex plate bolts (1 - 8) a first pass in sequence to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
2. Tighten the flex plate bolts (1 - 8) a second pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
3. Tighten the flex plate bolts (1 - 8) a final pass in sequence an additional 45 degrees using EN-45059 angle meter.
Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (RWD) .