Cleaning ProcedureClean the flex plate in solvent.
Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.
Dry the flex plate with compressed air.Inspection Procedure
Inspect 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.
Channel Plate to Valve Body Spacer Plate Assembly - Channel Plate Side Automatic Transmission Unit
Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection Flywheel/FlexplateTire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting Wheel Hub
Note:After remounting a tire and wheel assembly to a hub/axleflange, remeasure the tire and wheel assembly on-vehicle runout inorder to verify that the amount of runout has been reduced andbrought to within tolerances.Mark the location of the high spot on the tire and wheelassembly as determined dur ...