Flex Plate: Service and Repair
FLEXPLATE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION-3.0LRemoval
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
^ Inspect the flexplate for cracks or other damage. Install a new flexplate if necessary.
Installation
Note:
^ Special bolts are used for installation; do not use standard bolts.
1. Position the flexplate on the crankshaft and install the bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern.
2. Install the transmission.