Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Flexplate or Flywheel and Crankshaft Rear Seal





Special Tool(s)

1. Remove the transmission.





2. To remove individual components, carry out only the listed steps.





3. Remove the components in the order indicated.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 5: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal Note





1. CAUTION: Avoid scratching or damaging the crankshaft rear oil seal running surface during removal of the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Item 5: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Note





1. NOTE: Be sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free of any rust or corrosion. To clean the-crankshaft rear sealing surface, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine steel wool with metal surface cleaner.

Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil and install the special tool.
^ Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with motor oil before installation.





2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Item 1: Flexplate Bolt Installation Note





1. Install the flexplate. Tighten the bolts in two stages in the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (10 inch lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 71 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).