Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-43653 - Flywheel Holding Tool

* EN-45059 - Angle Meter

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

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (2.4L LEA) Removal and ReplacementTransmission Replacement (2.0L LHU) Removal and Replacement.




2. Install the EN-43653 - holding tool (1) in the starter assembly location, engaging the automatic flex plate, in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.




3. Remove and DISCARD the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2) and the automatic flex plate (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Re-cut the 8 automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads in the crankshaft.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

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

2. Install the 6 automatic flex plate (1) and 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2) hand tighten.

3. Tighten the automatic transmission flex plate bolts a first pass to 53 Nm (39 lb ft)

4. Tighten the automatic transmission flex plate bolts a final pass to an additional 25 degrees, using the EN-45059 - meter.




5. Remove the EN-43653 - holding tool (1) from the starter assembly location.

6. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (2.4L LEA) Removal and ReplacementTransmission Replacement (2.0L LHU) Removal and Replacement.