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Jaguar XJ-S V12-5.3L (1982)06 · Transmission and Drivetrain
06 · Transmission

Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ-S
Engine
V12-5.3L
Year
1982
Section
Flex Plate › Service and Repair
Transmission and DrivetrainService and Repair
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Flex Plate: Service and Repair

- Remove the torque converter.

Drive Plate

- Push back the lock tabs and remove the drive plate securing bolts (1).
- Remove the tab washer and stiffener plate.
- Draw two locating dowels from the drive plate (2).

CAUTION:If a draw bolt is to be used, turn the crankshaft so that the draw bolt reacts against the rear main bearing cap, NOT the cylinder block.  Use

of a slide hammer is recommended.

- Remove the drive plate.
- Clean and examine all components, replace as necessary.
- Thoroughly clean all mating faces.
- Fit the replacement drive plate.
- Tap the dowels partially through the drive plate to locate in the crankshaft flange.
- Refit the stiffener plate and a new tab washer.
- Fit and tighten the securing bolts.
- Lock over the tabs.
- Tap the dowels fully home.
- Refit the torque converter.

TORQUE FIGURES

Drive plate bolts  .....................................................................................................................................................................................................  90 Nm

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Parts & tools for this job For 1982 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3L

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