Flexplate to Torque Converter Bolts
REMOVAL PROCEDURE^ Tools Required:
- J 39411 Flywheel Holding Tool
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative battery cable under the following circumstances:
- When installing an electrical unit.
- When a tool or equipment could easily come into contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals.
Failure to disconnect the negative battery terminal may result in personal injury or damage to the vehicle's components. Turn OFF the vehicle ignition, unless instructed otherwise.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe.
4. Remove the starter motor.
5. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, remove the access plug from the driveline support assembly.
6. Matchmark the transmission flexplate to the transmission torque converter through the access hole. It may be helpful to have an assistant for the remaining steps.
7. Turn the engine flywheel through the starter motor opening until one of the flexplate to torque converter bolts lines up with the access hole.
8. Install the J 39411 to the engine flywheel, in order to keep the flywheel from turning.
9. Remove the flexplate to torque converter bolt.
10. Remove the J 39411.
11. Repeat steps 7 through 10 to remove the 2 remaining bolts.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, remove the transmission torque converter access plug.
2. Align the one of the torque converter bolt holes with the driveline support assembly access hole, if necessary. Carefully rotate the torque converter, working through the access holes in the rear bell housing and the transmission housing.
3. Align the one of the flexplate bolt holes with the driveline support assembly access hole, if necessary.
- Remove the J 39411 from the engine flywheel.
- Slowly turn the engine flywheel through the starter motor opening until the desired flexplate bolt hole lines up with the torque converter bolt hole.
- Install the J 39411 to the engine flywheel, in order to keep the flywheel from turning.
Important:
- HAND-START the flexplate to torque converter bolts before torquing to ensure proper alignment and to avoid cross threading.
- Carefully WALK the transmission torque converter to the transmission flywheel through the torque converter access plug opening, if necessary. DO NOT use the bolts to draw the torque converter to the flexplate.
NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
4. Install the flexplate to torque converter bolt through the driveline support assembly access hole. HAND-TIGHTEN until FINGER-TIGHT, then torque to specification.
- Tighten the flexplate to torque converter bolt to 63 Nm (47 lb ft).
5. Remove the J 39411 from the engine flywheel.
6. Turn the engine flywheel slowly until the next bolt holes line up with the rear bell housing access hole.
7. Install the J 39411 to the engine flywheel, in order to keep the flywheel from turning.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to install the 2 remaining bolts.
9. Remove the J 39411 from the engine flywheel.
10. Install the torque converter access plug.
11. Install the driveline support assembly access plug.
12. Install the starter motor.
13. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
- Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
16. Run the engine and inspect for the presence of vibration, repair if necessary.