Inspection Procedure
- Start the engine with the manual selector in the PARK position.
- Note any abnormal vibration while engine is at idle.
- Move the shift selector to NEUTRAL and note any abnormal vibration.
- Return the shift selector lever to the PARK position.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the following items from the transmission:
• | The two flywheel inspection cover bolts |
• | The four bolts from one case left stiffener |
• | The flywheel inspection cover |
- Remove the three flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
- Rotate the torque converter 120 degrees (1/3 turn).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the three flywheel-to-torque converter bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the flywheel-to-torque converter bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Install the flywheel inspection cover.
- Secure the flywheel inspection cover with two bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the flywheel inspection cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb ft).
- Install the left case stiffener.
- Secure the left case stiffener with four bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the left case stiffener bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
- Install the flywheel inspection plug .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine with the manual selector in the PARK position.
- Repeat this procedure until the best possible balance is obtained if
any abnormal vibration still exists.