American Motors: 87 amc eagle flex plate replacement, amc eagle, flex plate


Question
I need to replace a flex plate on my eagle are there any special tools needed to do this or is it just a matter of a good tool set and lots of hours
this would be done on jack stands in a driveway.
thanks in advance
g mounsteven

Answer
Because you are dealing with a 4 wheel drive vehicle, performing this repair in the driveway on jackstands will be a challenge. No special tools are needed, but you will need a transmission jack. Doing it on a lift would be more practical. You are going to have to get it high enough for the transmission and transfercase to clear. Personally, I wouldn't do it on jack stands, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Good luck and be careful.