Installation Procedure
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- NOTE:
The flex plate does not use a locating pin for alignment and will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange, but will be pulled onto the crankshaft by the engine flex plate bolts. This procedure requires a 3 stage tighten ing process.
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (2) - Install
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CAUTION:Refer to Fastener Caution .
CAUTION:Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution..
Install the NEW engine flex plate bolts.
- tighten the engine flex plate bolts (1 - 8) a first pass in sequence to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- tighten the engine flex plate bolts (1 - 8) a second pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- tighten the engine flex plate bolts (1 - 8) a final pass in sequence an additional 30 degrees using EN-45059 angle meter.
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