:	Mar 30, 2006

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Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the transmission.

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Remove the torque converter flexplate.   Using the special tool, lock the flexplate.   Remove the 8 Torx bolts.

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: Tighten the bolts in a diagonal sequence. Install the torque converter flexplate.   Clean the component mating faces.   Using the special tool, lock the flexplate.   Tighten the Torx bolts progressively in 3 stages.   Tighten the Torx bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft).   Tighten the Torx bolts by 45 degrees.   Tighten the Torx bolts by a further 45 degrees.

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Install the transmission.

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Connect the battery ground cable.