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.Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement - Right Side Valvetrain Camshaft
Removal ProcedureRemove the engine front cover. Refer toEngine Front Cover Replacement.Remove the right bank secondary camshaft drive chaintensioner. Refer toSecondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Right Side.Installation ProcedureInstall the right bank secondary camshaft drive chaintensioner. Re ...