Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 37096 Flywheel Holder
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the transaxle.





2. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
3. Loosen the 8 engine flywheel bolts.
4. Remove 7 of the 8 engine flywheel bolts, leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
5. Firmly grasp the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
6. Remove the engine flywheel.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the engine flywheel.
2. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the new engine flywheel bolts.
3.1. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
3.2. Use the J 36660-A to rotate the engine flywheel bolts an additional 50°.
4. Measure the engine flywheel runout:
4.1. Install a dial indicator on the engine block and check the engine flywheel runout at 3 attaching bosses.
4.2. If the condition cannot be corrected, replace the engine flywheel.
5. Install the transaxle.