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Powertrain

Flexplate - Engine - 2.0L

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5steps
~35min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
0204060801005037N·mlb·ft
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Special Tool(s)
Holding Tool, Flywheel 303-103 (T74P-8375-A)
Removal
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
  2. Remove the transaxle. For additional information, refer to Section 307-01.
  3. Install the Flywheel Holding Tool and remove the 6 flexplate bolts and the flexplate. Discard the bolts.
Installation
  1. NOTE: Special bolts are used for installation. Do not use standard bolts.

    Install the flexplate.

  2. Install the Flywheel Holding Tool.
  1. Tighten the new bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 50 N·m.
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 80 N·m.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 112 N·m.
  1. Install the transaxle. For additional information, refer to Section 307-01.

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