Balance Inspection Procedure

BALANCING INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Use the following procedure in order to correct flex plate and torque converter imbalance:
^ Inspect for missing or loose converter-to-flex plate bolts. Tighten the bolts or replace the bolts as necessary.
^ Inspect the converter for damage. Replace the converter if the converter is damaged.
^ Inspect the converter for missing balance weights. Replace the converter if the balance weights are missing.
^ Change the position of the converter-to-flex plate 120 degrees at a time in order to cancel out engine and converter imbalance. Check for vibration improvements in each position.

CAUTION: Ensure that the bolts are not bottoming in the holes. If the bolts bottom, the cover could be dented and the internal clutch facing could be damaged. After adding washers, always rotate the converter by hand in order to check for clearance.

^ Leave the converter-to-flex plate in the best balanced position if the unbalanced condition still exists. Install longer flex plate-to-converter bolts. Add or remove washers until the best balance is achieved.