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Flywheel: Service and Repair




Engine Flywheel Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Transmission Replacement).
2. Remove the flywheel bolts.
3. Remove the flywheel (1 or 2).
4. Clean and inspect the flywheel, if necessary. Refer to Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (33. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection).

Installation Procedure





Note: Flywheel weights of the same length must be installed into the NEW flywheel in the same location as the old weights were in the old flywheel.

1. Note the position of the old flywheel weights and install the NEW flywheel weights as required.
A properly installed flywheel weight will be flush or slightly below flush with the face of the flywheel.




2. Install the flywheel (1 or 2).
Align the flywheel locator hole to the flywheel locator pin.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the flywheel bolts and tighten in the sequence shown to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
4. Install the automatic transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Transmission Replacement).