Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation Manual Clutch Pressure Plate Assembly
Special ToolsEN 45059 Angle MeterEN 46106 Engine Flywheel Holding Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.
Place the flex plate-(2) in position on the crankshaft.
Caution:This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEWtorque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure toreplace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicleor component.
Install 2-NEW bolts-(1) in location at the top and bottom of the flex plate bolt patternallowing the flex plate-(2) to hang in position.
Install the EN 46106 tool.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Install the remaining NEW flex plate bolts-(1).Tighten the NEW flex plate bolts-(1) to 30-Y (22-lb-ft).Tighten the NEW flex plate bolts-(1) an additional 75-degrees using the EN 45059 meter.
Remove the EN 46106 tool.
Engine Flywheel Removal Flywheel/Flexplate
Special ToolsEN 43653Flywheel Holding ToolFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial ToolsEnsure thatEN 43653toolis installed and engaging the flywheel to preventcrankshaft rotation.Remove the fly ...
Engine Flywheel Removal Flywheel/Flexplate
Special Tools EN 46106 Flywheel Holding ToolFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Install the EN 46106 tool through the starter mounting hole.Remove the flex plate bolts-(1) and discard ...
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Engine Block Assemble Engine Block
Apply sealant to all plugs-(1, 2, 3) prior toinstallation. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.Install the drain plug, with sealant, in the waterpump.Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.Install the coolant jacket plugs, with sealant, and tightento35-Y(26-lb-ft).Install the rear oil passa ...
