Flexplate/Torque Converter Vibration Test

1. With the manual selector in P (park) position, start engine.
2. With engine at idle, note any abnormal vibration.
3. Move the manual selector to N (neutral) position and note any abnormal vibration.
4. Return the manual selector to P (park) position and turn ignition switch to the LOCK position.
5. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
6. Remove flywheel cover.
7. Remove flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
8. Rotate torque converter 120 degrees (1/3 turn).
9. Install flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
- Tighten flywheel-to-torque converter bolts to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
10. Install flywheel cover.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. With the manual selector in P (park) position, start engine.
13. If any abnormal vibration still exists, repeat this procedure until the best possible balance is obtained. For more information on torque converter evaluation, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS.