In Vehicle Repair: FLEXPLATE: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Jaguar XKR and 2002 Jaguar XK8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the engine compartment and fit paint protection sheets.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
- Remove the Engine Covers, Air Intake Tube, Catalytic Converters and the Front Muffler. Drain the transmission fluid and remove the transmission for access.
- For XKR models, refer to the transmission REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article which includes each of the above operations.
- For XK8 models, refer to the transmission REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article which includes each of the above operations.
- Remove the drive plate.
- Prevent the drive plate from rotating by use of a small wedge in the ring gear.
- Remove the bolts which secure the drive plate to the crankshaft.
- Remove the drive plate.
- Clean the crankshaft mating face and any other components which are to be refitted.