LR3 (LA) V6-4.0L (2006)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
Flexplate
Service Repair No - 12.53.13
Special Service Tools
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the transmission.
4. Flexplate alignment.
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Rotate the crankshaft until number 1 cylinder is at TDC. The timing hole in the flexplate will be horizontal as shown.
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Using the special tool, lock the flexplate.
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Remove the Torx bolt shown to reveal the timing notch.
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Mark the position of the bolt hole with the notch in relation to the crankshaft.