Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation

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Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Callout	Component Name
1	Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring CAUTION: Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring Caution .
2	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Procedure Install the flex plate, and install the flex plate bolts hand tight to hold in place. 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 . CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield 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. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Tighten the bolts a second pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft). Using the EN-45059 angle meter, tighten the bolt a final pass 70 degrees. Remove EN-51760 holder once final torque is achieved. Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring

CAUTION:

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

Procedure

Install the flex plate, and install the flex plate bolts hand tight to hold in place.
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 .

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt (Qty: 8)

CAUTION:

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.

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