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Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.2L (2007)06 · Transmission and Drivetrain
06 · Transmission

Flex Plate: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Engine
L4-2.2L
Year
2007
Section
Flex Plate
Transmission and DrivetrainSpecifications · page 2 of 3
Flex Plate: Specifications (page 2 of 3) – Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.2L (2007)

Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

Tools Required

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J 38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder

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J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
2. Install the J 38122-A to the crankshaft balancer in order to keep the flexplate from rotating when removing the flexplate bolts.
3. Have an assistant hold the J 38122-A with a breaker bar.

Important: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full socket engagement on
the thin headed flexplate bolts.

4. Remove the flexplate bolts. If reusing the old flexplate discard the flexplate bolts, NEW bolts will need to be installed.

Important: It is not necessary to orientate the flexplate to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.

5. Remove the flexplate.
6. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.

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