Engine Block: FLEXPLATE: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Make sure the dowel pin (1) is installed in the dead hole of the counter weight. The other hole is a through hole and is not to be used.
NOTE:
Do Not lubricate the NEW bolts as they are already coated with an anti-scuff treatment.
Align the flex plate to hub paint marks, where applicable.
- If removed, install the tone wheel (5).
- If removed, install the counter weight (4) and make sure the dowel pin side is inserted into the crankshaft hole for proper counter weight timing. A vibration can occur if the counter weight is installed incorrectly.
- Install the flex plate (3).NOTE:
With clean engine oil, lubricate the bolt side of backing plate (2).
- Lubricate and install the backing plate (2) and tighten the NEW
bolts (1) finger tight.
CAUTION:
Do not use an impact socket or a thick walled socket when removing or installing the flexplate retaining bolts, damage to the crankshaft, internal engine or the transmission may occur.
- Using the tightening sequence shown in illustration, Tighten bolts to:
- Tighten the bolts 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
- Loosen one bolt at a time and then retighten the bolt in a clockwise cross pattern to 125 N.m (92 ft. lbs.).
- Using a torque angle gauge, tighten each bolt an additional 30 degrees in a clockwise cross pattern.
- Install the transmission. Refer to INSTALLATION .