Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
Flex Plate: Service and Repair
The content of this article / image reflects Manual update # 18-145-09 dated 01/07/10.
Drive Plate
REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle.
2) Set the ST.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
3) Remove the drive plate.
INSTALLATION
1) Temporarily tighten the drive plate.
2) Set the ST.
ST 498497100 CRANKSHAFT STOPPER
3) Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt in three stages.
NOTE:
Fix the engine unit.
1) Tighten the drive plate mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:
10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
2) Additionally tighten the drive plate mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:
40 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
3) While checking the tightening angle with the ST, tighten the drive plate mounting bolts to the specified angle.
Tightening angle:
30 degrees ± 5 degrees
ST 18854AA000 ANGLE GAUGE
4) Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle.