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For 1990-2009 cars only

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    Object Number: 1277117  Size: SH
  1. Clean the flex plate, stator, and rotor with compressed air.
  2. Inspect the flex plate (1) for stress cracks around the flex plate-to-rotor bolt hole locations.
  3. Inspect the stator for the following conditions:
  4. • Rust or corrosion at the electrical terminal connection or the electrical windings (2 and 3)
    • Scoring or gouging in the electrical winding surfaces (3)
    • Bent or damaged stator
    • Damage to the exterior of the housing and/or coolant jacket
  5. Inspect the rotor for the following conditions:
  6. • Rust or corrosion of the electrical windings (4)
    • Scoring or gouging in the electrical winding surfaces
    • Bent or damaged rotor
    • Stress cracks around the rotor-to-crankshaft bolt hole locations (5)
  7. Inspect the electrical terminal studs and the electrical connection for corrosion.