Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

Special Tools

EN-652 - Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Removal and Replacement.




2. Install the EN-652 - holder (1) to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2).

3. Loosen the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts.

4. Remove the EN-652 - holder (1).




5. Remove the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2).

6. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.




2. Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and the EN-652 - holder to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

3. Install the 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2) and tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) ± 5°.

4. Remove the EN-652 - holder.

5. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Removal and Replacement.