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I think because of the very small shoulder, it forces that shoulder to be in the seated position all the way ? One other thing I can't quite get about this is why not two alignment bolts, one on each side. If you look at the flexplate like a 360 degree circle, seems like you can be out on the...

There is a slight shoulder on the one "alignment" bolt. Easy to miss. And to top it off, these bolts are M9 x 1.25. No one lists that size but the dealer that I could find. I painted that one bolt with white paint so it could be quickly ID next time. Why the BLACK bolt goes in flex plate/torque...

Yes, I am still po'd about it. Thought I'd save a little time as I was working on another car. Man was I wrong. Thanks for your info. I put them in this pm and added a dab of blue loctite as well. Torqued to 30 ft lbs in steps.

Flexplate to torque convertor torque spec?

OK, found this and posting for others in case they might have the same question. You tube. Followup comments covered it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0n8ZsWhlL8&t=20s

1999 Limited with 3.4 and auto. Just paid a shop to change out the flex plate and now the starter is squealing when cranking over. Pulled the cover plate to take a look and notice that the bendix is touching on one side of the flex plate/ring gear. Pretty sure this is where the squealing is...

Thanks for the reply's. I had anticipated changing the rear seal and have the rear seal kit (seal and cover gasket) along with the flexplate. This is a rwd version.

Unable to find info regarding changing out the flexplate on a 99 3.4. I have to change this one due to chipped teeth on ring gear. Any advice? Thanks!!

Just had this happen to our 99 limited. does the whole assembly need replacing? No fix for the broken pin?

I sent pictures and measurements of the 2WD version to Timbren and received this reply- Hi Kerry, My engineer states you will be ok to use kit TOR4R Thanks Jeanne Customer Service Team Timbren Ind. 320 Hopkins St Whitby, ON Canada L1N 2B9 Office: 1-800-263-3113 Timbren.com

These Air Lift bags worked well for a year or two, now leak down fairly quick and using soap solution sprayed on from the air valve back to the bags themselves, I can not detect the air leak.

Is the rear suspension setup different between the 2WD and 4WD models? Reason I ask is that I am considering the Timbren TOR4R rear kit but they only have 4WD listed. I had Air Lift air bags that fit inside the coil springs but they are not working now. I want something that will keep the rear...

I am changing ball joints on both our son's 99 2wd and our 98 2wd 4runners. The bolts in the lower ball joint are marked with 4 radial lines and 2 dots. I have never seen metric bolts marked this way and can not find info on this particular bolt marking. M10-1.25x32mm Anyone know what grade...

Hello all! I have an issue with my 98 4runner automatic shift handle being very loose and after searching, know I need to change the bushings out. Does anyone have a good link to the change process and part numbers for the 98 model year? 205,000 on it and the best vehicle I've ever owned and...

Hello guys, I own a 98 4runner SR5 with V6 that we bought new in 98. It now has 175,000 miles and besides routine maintenance, have only had to change a rear axle seal (for some reason twice in a year and a half) and that's it. Now my engine light came on and it codes out with the PO171 code so...