Replacing Flexplate

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Aug 2, 2023 | 04:14 PM

#16

That Jeep Guy XJMJ

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From: Michigan

Year: 1987 MJ, 1973 J2000, 1986 XJ, 08 JK

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: 4.0L H.O

Just about every extension you have available and a flex joint

Aug 16, 2023 | 11:26 PM

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evil_goat

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From: North North California

Year: 1992 with 260k miles

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

When putting the flexplate back on, should I put thread locker on the bolts connecting it to the engine and torque convertor? It looks like the torque convertor bolts may have thread locker, but the ones connecting to the crank dont.

Aug 17, 2023 | 12:40 AM

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kmessinger

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From: Black Diamond, WA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: ReMan 4.0L I6 (ATK)

The torque is a lot higher so they hold better but there's only one way to fix it if they come loose and it's not fun. I threw some thread locker on for peace of mind, not sure what the FSM officially states but any bolt you don't have access to check torque it's always a safe bet.