Dodge Journey: Flexplate
Removal

Fig. 198: Flex Plate
1. Remove transmission.
2. Remove flex plate attaching bolts (2).
3. Remove backing plate (3) and flex plate (1).
Installation

Fig. 199: FLEX PLATE
1. Position the flex plate (1) with backing plate (3) on the crankshaft.
2. Apply Mopar Lock AND Seal Adhesive to the eight flex plate bolts (2).
3. Install the flex plate bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the transaxle.
NOTE: The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.
Damper, vibration
Removal
Fig. 196: Vibration Damper - Removal
- SPECIAL TOOL 8454 PULLER
- SPECIAL TOOL 8194 INSERT
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove right front wheel and belt splash shie ...
Ring(s), piston
Standard Procedure
PISTON RING FITTING
Fig. 200: CHECK GAP ON PISTON RINGS
- FEELER GAUGE
1. Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure
it is square in bore ...
See also:
Fluid
STANDARD PROCEDURE
FLUID LEVEL CHECKING
The fluid required for this transaxle is Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission
Fluid). Use of improper or
substitute fluids can cause shift problems and/or t ...
Wiring, trailer tow
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 73: Instruction Sheet Are Placed In Glove Box
Vehicles equipped with an optional Trailer Tow Preparation package have a
trailer tow wiring harness and an
instruction sheet (1) ...
Relay, trailer tow
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 40: Identifying Relay & Terminals
Vehicles equipped with an optional trailer tow preparation package have four
trailer tow relays, one each for the
trailer tow stop/turn ri ...
