Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Engine Flywheel Replacement

Tools Required

* J 45059 Torque Angle Meter
* J 37096 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the transaxle.
2. Install the J 37096 to a ratchet.
3. Install the J 37096 and ratchet to the flywheel to hold the flywheel.




4. Loosen the flywheel bolts.
5. Remove 7 of the 8 engine flywheel bolts, leaving 1 bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
6. Firmly grasp the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt. Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
7. Remove the flywheel.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the flywheel.
2. Install NEW flywheel bolts until snug.
3. Install the J 37096 and ratchet to the flywheel to hold the flywheel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Tighten the flywheel bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) plus an additional 50 degrees using J 45059.

5. Install the transaxle.