Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

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Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (With Bolt Tightening Sequence)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement . Install EN-652 holder EN-652 , lock the flywheel via the starter ring gear. Special Tools EN-652 Flywheel Holder EN-45059 Angle Meter Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
1	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt (Qty: 8) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution . Tighten the NEW flywheel bolts in the sequence shown. Procedure Tighten the bolts a first pass to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Tighten the bolts a second pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft). Using the EN-45059 angle meter, tighten the bolt a final pass 70 degrees. Remove EN-652 holder once final torque is achieved. NOTE: Bolts have adhesive patch and must be tightened to final torque within 5 minutes.
2	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Install EN-652 holder EN-652 , lock the flywheel via the starter ring gear.

Special Tools

EN-652 Flywheel Holder
EN-45059 Angle Meter

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt (Qty: 8)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

Tighten the NEW flywheel bolts in the sequence shown.

Procedure

Tighten the bolts a first pass to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Tighten the bolts a second pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Using the EN-45059 angle meter, tighten the bolt a final pass 70 degrees.
Remove EN-652 holder once final torque is achieved.

NOTE: Bolts have adhesive patch and must be tightened to final torque within 5 minutes.

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate