Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal

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EN-51265 Crankshaft Locking Tool

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Ensure that the timing mark on the crankshaft timing pulley (1) is aligned at 90 degrees ATDC with the mark on the front cover (1).
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Install the EN-51265 locking tool.
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Remove the flexplate bolts (1) and flexplate (2).