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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE .
  3. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    NOTE: One of the 8 flexplate holes are offset so the flexplate can only be installed in one position.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  5. Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.
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