Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate And Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
1	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Fastener (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Ensure to use a NEW fastener whenever the automatic transmission flex plate is removed. Tighten First pass 35 N.m (26 lb ft) Second pass 30 degrees. Final pass 15 degrees Special Tools J-45059-A Angular Torque Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Flex Plate
3	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Procedure Inspect the automatic transmission flex plate for the following: Stress cracks around the flex plate. Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the flex plate. Damaged or missing ring gear teeth. Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the automatic transmission flex plate. Install a new flex plate.