Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

Special Tools

J 37096 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the automatic transaxle, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement ().
2. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.




3. Loosen the flywheel bolts.
4. Remove 5 of the 6 flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft.
5. Grip the flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the flywheel when removing the final bolt.
6. Remove the engine flywheel.
7. Clean the engine flywheel bolt threads and bolt holes.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the flywheel to the crankshaft.
2. Install the flywheel bolts finger tight.
3. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).

5. Install the automatic transaxle, if equipped. Refer to Transmission Replacement ().