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Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive)   (See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and

Repair/Removal and Replacement)Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)   (See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement).

2. Remove the engine flywheel bolts and flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal   (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and

Repair/Overhaul).

3. Clean and inspect the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection   (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and

Repair/Overhaul). If the flywheel teeth are damaged, inspect the starter for proper operation. Replace the starter if you find excessive wear or
damage to the starter drive. Refer to Starter Replacement   (See: Starting and Charging/Starting System/Starter Motor/Service and Repair).

Installation Procedure

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