90 L5-2309cc 2.3L SOHC (NG) (1988)
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remove transmission, torque converter and drive plate (see Repair Manual Group 13).
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install two-piece flexible drive plate
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install 4.0 mm spacer A between crankshaft flange and drive plate
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install 1.0 mm spacer B as shown
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with new drive plate, using old bolts, measure distance a
a = 31.3 +/- 0.7 mm (1.2 +/- 0.03 in.)
if NO
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install an additional 1.0 mm shim between drive plate and spacer A to achieve dimension (as shown)
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remove drive plate and old mounting bolts
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reinstall new drive plate with new mounting bolts C, using locking compound D 000 600 or equivalent
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torque 100 N-m (74 ft.lb.)
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set engine to TDC
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using NEW torque converter bolts, reinstall torque converter and transmission
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hand tighten torque converter bolts only
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ensure torque converter and drive plate are aligned
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fully tighten torque converter bolts
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torque 30 N-m (22 ft.lb.)
Note
new bolts are shorter in length than original reinstall all other components in reverse order of removal
Note
On vehicles built prior to April 1988, VIN: 89_JA355106 it will no longer be necessary to install the cross drilled crankshaft
conversion kit.