Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Flex Plate: Testing and Inspection
NOTICE: Some engine/transaxle combinations cannot be balanced in this manner due to limited clearances between the torque converter bolts and
engine. Be sure bolts do not bottom out in lug nuts or the torque converter cover could be dented and cause internal damage.
1. Start engine.
2. With engine at idle speed and the transaxle in "Park" or "Neutral", observe vibration.
3. Shut off engine.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
a. Converter shield attaching bolts.
b. Flywheel to torque converter attaching bolts.
c. Rotate torque converter 120 ° (1/3 turn).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
a. Torque converter to flywheel bolts.
Tighten bolts to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.). Hand start and tighten "net slot" bolt first. Hand start and tighten the two remaining bolts.
b. Transaxle converter cover bolts.
Tighten bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
4. Start engine and check for vibration. Repeat this procedure until the best possible balance is obtained by moving flywheel 120°.
