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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 178458  Size: SH

    Important: The flex plate does not use a locating pin for alignment, and will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange, but will be pulled onto the crankshaft by the bolts. This procedure requires a 3 stage tightening process.

  1. Install the automatic transmission flex plate to the crankshaft.
  2. Apply threadlock to the threads of the bolts.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 63174  Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts.
  5. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolts (1-6) a first pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts (1-6) a second pass in sequence to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the bolts (1-6) a final pass in sequence to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).