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.Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation Valvetrain Camshaft
Note:Ensure that the crankshaft is in the stage one timing driveassembly position.Install the primary camshaft drive chain.Wrap the primary camshaft drive chain around the largesprockets of each camshaft intermediate drive chain idler and thecrankshaft sprocket.The left camshaft intermediate drive c ...