1. Position the flex plate or flywheel onto the crank-shaft and install the bolts hand tight. 2. For automatic transmissions: Tighten the flex plate retaining…

1. Remove the transmission. 2. Remove the bolts and flex plate (1).    

1. Thoroughly clean all gasket residue from the engine block. 2. Use extreme care and clean all gasket residue from the retainer. 3. Position the…

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery. 2. Remove the transmission. 3. Remove the flex plate (Refer to 9 e ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE – REMOVAL). 4.…

CAUTION: The rear seal must be installed dry for proper operation. Do not lubricate the seal lip or outer edge. 1. Position the plastic seal…

NOTE: This procedure can be performed in vehicle. 1. If being performed in vehicle, remove the transmission. 2. Remove the flex plate (Refer to 9…

REAR SEAL AREA LEAKS Since it is sometimes difficult to determine the source of an oil leak in the rear seal area of the engine,…

1. Using Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer 9072 (2) and Damper Installer 8S12A (1), install crankshaft front seal. CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the…

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery. 2. Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 – COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS REMOVAL). 3. Drain cooling system (Refer to…

Wipe the inserts clean and inspect for abnormal wear patterns and for metal or other foreign material imbedded in the lining. Normal main bearing insert…