2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 09 - Engine, 2.8L Diesel

FLEXPLATE

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the transmission (Refer to 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic - NAG1 - Removal) .

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  2. Paint mark the flex plate hub to flex plate relation.

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  3. Remove the 40 mm bolts (1) and flex plate (2).

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  4. Inspect flex plate for damage.

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INSTALLATION

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. 

  1. Install the flex plate and tighten bolts finger tight.

    2.  
  2. Use a crisscross pattern to tighten bolts to 50 N·m (37 ft. lbs.).

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  3. 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°


    4.  
  4. Install the transmission (Refer to 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic - NAG1 - Installation) .

    5.