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FLEX PLATE REMOVAL (1) Remove the transmission (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE (2) Remove flex plate attaching bolts. INSTALLATION (1) Position flex plate with backing plate on the crankshaft (Fig. 110). (2) Apply Mopar t Lock & Seal Adhesive to the flex plate bolts. (3) Install flex plate bolts. Tighten bolts to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.). (4) Install the transmission (Refer to 21 - TRANS- MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE - INSTALLATION). ENGINE MOUNTING DESCRIPTION The engine mounting system consist of four mounts; right and a left side support the powertrain, UPPER ENGINE MOUNT REMOVAL - UPPER ENGINE MOUNT (1) Remove air cleaner housing. (2) Remove the load on the upper engine mount by carefully supporting the engine assembly with a floor (3) Remove the bolts attaching the engine mount to the frame rail (Fig. 111). (4) Remove the bolts attaching the engine mount to the engine bracket (Fig. 111). (5) Remove the upper engine mount (Fig. 111). INSTALLATION - UPPER ENGINE MOUNT (1) Install engine bracket (if removed). Tighten bolts to 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.). (2) Position the upper engine mount and install frame rail to mount bolts (Fig. 112). Tighten bolts to Fig. 110 FLEX PLATE 1 - FLEX PLATE Fig. 111 UPPER ENGINE MOUNT Fig. 112 UPPER ENGINE MOUNT CS ENGINE 3.8L 9 - 175 |