Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation

Special Tools 

EN-652  Flywheel Holder

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Clean the 6 screw bores. Rework if necessary.
2. Install the automatic transmission flex plate (1).
   Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate And Bolts

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3. Install 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2).
4. Install EN-652  flywheel holder (1) in order to fix the automatic transmission flex plate (2).
   Fig 2: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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5. Tighten the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts in a cross sequence to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
   CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
   CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
6. Tighten the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts in a cross sequence to an additional 30°.
7. Tighten the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts in a cross sequence to an additional 15°.