K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the flexplate bolts.
3. Remove the flex plate.
4. Inspect the flywheel ring gear for worn or broken teeth.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the flex plate to crankshaft.
2. Align the locator hole to the pin.
3. Install the flex plate bolts.
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Tighten the flex plate bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the transmission.
