Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
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- Remove the engine flex plate bolts.
- Remove the flex plate.
IMPORTANT:
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 tightening process.