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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Flexplate Replacement

Tools Required

J 42098 Crank Hub TORX Socket

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 894327 Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
  2. Use the J 42098 to counterhold the crankshaft to remove the flexplate bolts.
  3. Remove the flexplate from the crankshaft.
  4. Clean the rear crankshaft flange.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 894327 Size: SH
  1. Install the flexplate to the crankshaft.
    2. • Use new flex plate bolts.
    • Coat the new flex plate bolts with LOCTITE® 272 Threadlocker or equivalent.
  2. Use the J 42098 to counterhold the crankshaft and install the flexplate bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the flex plate bolt to 65 N·m (48 lb ft) plus 30 degrees plus 15 degrees.

  3. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.