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Flywheel: Service and Repair



Engine Flywheel Replacement

Tools Required
* J 43653 Flywheel Holding Tool
* J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the automatic transmission, if equipped.
2. Remove the starter, if equipped with a manual transmission.
3. Remove the clutch, if equipped.
4. Install the J 43653 (1) to the engine block in order to hold the flywheel.





Important: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full engagement on the thin-headed flywheel bolts.

5. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a automatic transmission.

Important: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.

6. Remove the flywheel.
7. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.




8. Remove the flywheel bolts, if equipped with a manual transmission.
9. Remove the flywheel.
10. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the flywheel, if equipped with a manual transmission.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the flywheel bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059.




3. Install the flywheel if equipped with an automatic transmission.
4. Install the flywheel bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059.




5. Remove the J 43653 (1) from the engine block.
6. Install the clutch, if equipped.
7. Install the starter, if equipped with a manual transmission.
8. Install the automatic transmission, if equipped.

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