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Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation (North America)

Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate With Bolt Tightening Sequence (North America)
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Callout Component Name
1 Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring
2 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

Procedure

  1. Install the flex plate, and install the flex plate bolts hand tight to hold in place.
  2. Install EN-51760  holder to lock the flywheel via the starter ring gear.

Special Tools 
EN-51760  Flywheel Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
3 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt (Qty: 8)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:

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


Procedure 
Tighten the NEW flex plate bolts in the sequence shown.
  1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 20 N. m (15 lb ft).
  2. Tighten the bolts a second pass to 30 N. m (22 lb ft).
  3. Using the EN-45059  angle meter, tighten the bolt a final pass 70 degrees.
  4. Remove EN-51760  holder once final torque is achieved.

Special Tools 
EN-45059  Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .