Flexplate
Removal
1. Remove the transmission. Refer to: Transmission - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT (307-01 Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R80, Removal and Installation).
2. NOTE: The flexplate bolts are torque-to-yield design and are not reusable.
Remove and discard the bolts. Remove and discard the bolts. Remove the flexplate.
Installation
1. Install the flexplate and the bolts. Torque : Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) Stage 2: 60°
Source reference 267
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