Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation

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Callout	Component Name
1	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate
2	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt [8x] CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Install 2 NEW bolts (2) in location at the top and bottom of the flex plate bolt pattern allowing the flex plate (2) to hang in position. Install the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole. Install the remaining NEW flex plate bolts and tighten to specifications. NOTE: The top starter hole will require a longer bolt and nut to secure the tool. Remove the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole. Tighten First Pass: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass: 45 degreesusing the EN - 45059 Angle Meter Special Tools EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool EN-45059 Angle Meter Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools

Callout

Component Name

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt [8x]

CAUTION:

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Install 2 NEW bolts (2) in location at the top and bottom of the flex plate bolt pattern allowing the flex plate (2) to hang in position.
Install the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole.
Install the remaining NEW flex plate bolts and tighten to specifications.
NOTE:
The top starter hole will require a longer bolt and nut to secure the tool.
Remove the EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole.

Tighten

First Pass: 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass: 45 degreesusing the EN - 45059 Angle Meter

Special Tools

EN-46106 Flywheel Holding Tool
EN-45059 Angle Meter

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools