FLEX PLATE-2.8L
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42RLE - REMOVAL), (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - REMOVAL).
2. Paint mark the flex plate hub to flex plate relation.
3. Remove the 40 mm flex plate bolts (1) and flex plate (2).
4. Inspect flex plate (2) for damage.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Always use new flex plate or flywheel bolts.
1. Install the flex plate hub and hand tighten the fasteners.
NOTE: Do Not lubracate new bolts as they are already coated with an anti-scuff treatment. Align the flex plate to hub paint marks, where applicable.
2. Install the flex plate bolts. Torque the bolts to 50 nm (37 lbs. ft.).
3. Loosen one flex plate bolt at a time and tighten to 25 nm (18 lbs. ft.). Turn each bolt an additional 60°.
4. Install the transmission (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE - INSTALLATION).