FLEXPLATE
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
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- Remove the transmission (Refer to 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic - NAG1 - Removal) .
- Paint mark the flex plate hub to flex plate relation.
- Remove the 40 mm bolts (1) and flex plate (2).
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Inspect flex plate
for damage.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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| NOTE: |
Always use new bolts when installing the flex plate and do not lubricate new bolts as they are already coated with an anti-scuff treatment. |
| NOTE: |
Align the flex plate to hub paint marks, where applicable. |
- Install the flex plate and tighten bolts finger tight.
- Use a crisscross pattern to tighten bolts to 50 N·m (37 ft. lbs.).
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Using a torque wrench
fitted with a Torque Angle Gauge, (Goniometer), loosen one flex plate
bolt at a time and tighten to 25 N·m (19 ft. lbs.) plus angle in relation
to bolt length.
Bolt Length
Torque Angle
40 mm
60°
50 mm
75°
60 mm
90°
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Install the transmission (Refer to 21 - Transmission and Transfer
Case/Automatic - NAG1 - Installation)
.