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2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L SC

Flex Plate: Service and Repair

2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L SCSECTION Service and Repair



Flexplate Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the driveline support assembly and separate it from the transmission. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement Driveline Support Assembly Replacement

2. Remove the bolts mounting the flexplate to the flexplate spindle.

3. Remove the flexplate.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the flexplate to the flexplate spindle so that the side of the flexplate marked CONVERTER SIDE will face the transmission torque converter.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the flexplate to flexplate spindle bolts.

Tighten the flexplate to flexplate spindle bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

3. Install the driveline support assembly to the transmission and the vehicle. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement Driveline Support Assembly Replacement.

RENDER: 1.0x

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