Removal & Installation: FLEXPLATE: Installation

WARNING: Make sure new drive plate retaining bolts are installed. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the vehicle.

Fig 1: Drive Plate Bolts

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Fit the drive plate.
- Fit and align the drive plate to the crankshaft.
- Fit, but not tighten, the bolts which secure the drive plate to the crankshaft.
- Prevent the drive plate from rotating by use of a small wedge in the ring gear.
Tighten the securing bolts in two stages and in the order shown.
- STAGE ONE tighten to 14-16 Nm.
Fig 2: Drive Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence (Stage 1)
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Tighten the securing bolts in two stages and in the order shown.
- STAGE TWO tighten to 95-125 Nm.
Fig 3: Drive Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence (Stage 2)
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Refit the Transmission, Catalytic Converters and the Front Muffler, Air Intake Tube and Engine Covers. Refill the transmission with new fluid.
- Install Transmission.
Remove the paint protection sheets and close the engine compartment cover.
Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
- Reset the side glass memory. Refer to the BATTERY CONNECT .