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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 499202  Size: SH
  1. Remove the driveline support assembly and separate it from the transmission. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement
  2. Remove the bolts mounting the flexplate to the flexplate spindle.
  3. Remove the flexplate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 499202  Size: SH
  1. Position the flexplate to the flexplate spindle so that the side of the flexplate marked CONVERTER SIDE will face the transmission torque converter.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the flexplate to flexplate spindle bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the flexplate to flexplate spindle bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the driveline support assembly to the transmission and the vehicle. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement.