Flex Plate/Flywheel: Installation: Flywheel/FLEXPLATE

NOTE: New flywheel/flexplate bolts must be used.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Flywheel/Flexplate

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1. Position the flywheel/flexplate (3) and align on the crankshaft pin.
2. Install the spacer and new flywheel/flexplate bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.)
3. Rotate the flywheel/flexplate bolts an additional 90° clockwise.
4. Install the clutch if equipped. Refer to INSTALLATION .
   Fig 2: Identifying Special Flywheel Holding Tool

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5. Remove Special Tool 9102 Flywheel Locking Tool (1).
6. Install the starter. Refer to INSTALLATION .
7. Install the transmission. For automatic, refer to INSTALLATION , or for manual, refer to INSTALLATION .