Engine Flywheel Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
3. Remove the eight bolts attaching the flywheel to the crankshaft flange. Discard the bolts.





4. Remove the flywheel.
5. Inspect the flywheel for worn or broken teeth, and cracks. Replace if necessary.
6. Inspect the crankshaft and flywheel mating surfaces for burrs.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J36660-A Torque Angle Meter
- J8001 Dial Indicator Set





1. Install the flywheel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the flywheel bolts.
^ Tighten the new flywheel bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
^ Use the J36660-A in order to tighten the bolts an additional 50 degrees.

3. Install the J8001 to the engine block.
4. Check the flywheel runout at the three attaching bosses. Ensure that the crankshaft end-play is held in one direction when checking flywheel runout. Flywheel runout should not exceed 0.381 mm (0.015 inch).
5. If flywheel runout is out of specification, tap on the high side with a mallet in order to correct runout.
6. Replace the flywheel if runout cannot be corrected.
7. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
8. Lower the vehicle.