Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.
- Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and the EN-652 holder to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2).
- Install the 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2)
and tighten the bolts to 60 Y (44 lb ft)
.
- Remove the EN-652 holder.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-652 holder (1) to hold the automatic
trans ...
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turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
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