Safety Warning

DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 731 (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT))DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Drive Plate Removal/Installation

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Drive Plate Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
Remove the flywheel support (B) and the drive plate (A).
Inspect the drive plate (A) and the flywheel support (B), and replace it if it is damaged.

Fig 1: Drive Plate, Flywheel Support With Torque Specifications And Motor Rotor
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the drive plate and the flywheel support on the motor rotor (C), and secure them with the bolts, if removed.
NOTE:
- The motor rotor contains very strong magnets and should be handled with special care.
- Extra special care must be taken on the installation of the drive plate, it may suddenly be pulled toward the motor with great force causing serious hand or finger injury, or damaged components.
- Keep pieces of metal and all foreign particles out of the motor rotor during the transmission removal.
Install the transmission assembly (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.