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Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

Special Tools

EN 652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Open the bonnet.
2. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement : 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.6L LXT, L2W, LDE and 1.8L 2H0 → 2.0L Diesel LLW .



3. Install the EN 652 holder (1) to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2).
4. Loosen the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts.
5. Remove the EN 652 holder (1).



6. Remove and DISCARD the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2).
7. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate (1).

1. Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.



2. Install the automatic transmission flex plate (1) and the EN 652 holder to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2) and tighten the bolts to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
4. Remove the EN 652 holder.
5. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement : 2.0L Diesel LNP → 1.6L LXT, L2W, LDE and 1.8L 2H0 → 2.0L Diesel LLW
6. Close the bonnet.