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In Vehicle Repair: FLEXPLATE: Installation

    WARNING: Make sure new drive plate retaining bolts are installed. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Drive Plate
    G03157059Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  1. Fit the drive plate.
    • Fit and align the drive plate to the crankshaft.
    • Fit, but not tighten, the bolts which secure the drive plate to the crankshaft.
    • Prevent the drive plate from rotating by use of a small wedge in the ring gear.
  2. Tighten the securing bolts in two stages and in the order shown in Fig 2.
    • STAGE ONE tighten to 14-16 Nm.
    Fig 2: Drive Plate Tightening Sequence - Stage 1
    G03157060Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Tighten the securing bolts in two stages and in the order shown in Fig 3.
    • STAGE TWO tighten to 95-125 Nm.
    Fig 3: Drive Plate Tightening Sequence - Stage 2
    G03157061Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Refit the Transmission, Catalytic Converters and the Front Muffler, Air Intake Tube and Engine Covers. Refill the transmission with new fluid.
    • For XKR models, refer to the transmission REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article which includes each of the above operations.
    • For XK8 models, refer to the transmission REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article which includes each of the above operations.
  5. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the engine compartment cover.
  6. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
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