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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive except Diesel Engine)Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive except Diesel Engine) .
  2. Fig 1: Starter Motor Bolts
    GM2744964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. To prevent crankshaft rotation, install the EN-50792  holding tool (2) and starter motor bolts (1) at the starter motor location and engaging the automatic flex plate.
  4. Fig 2: Automatic Flex Plate Attaching Bolts
    GM2726718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate attaching bolts (1).
  6. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate (2).
  7. Remove the EN-50792  holding tool.
  8. For automatic transmission flex plate cleaning and inspection, Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Cleaning and Inspection .