Cleaning ProcedureClean the flex plate in solvent.
Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.
Dry the flex plate with compressed air.Inspection ProcedureInspect the flex plate for the following conditions:Stress cracks around the flex plate-to-torque converter mounting bolt hole locations-(1)and/or flex plate-to-crankshaft-(2, 4)
Note:Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the flex plate.Install a NEW flex plate.
Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the flex plate-(3)Damaged or missing ring gear teeth-(5)Replace the flex plate as necessary.Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Case Side Automatic Transmission Unit
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Case SideCalloutComponent Name1Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil SealSpecial ToolsDT-23129Universal Seal RemoverDT-47790Seal InstallerGE-6125-1BSlide HammerGE-8092Driver HandleFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools. ...