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116. Engine Flywheel Installation




Engine Flywheel Installation

Special Tools
* J 44214 - Flywheel Holder
* J 45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

1. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent, to the engine flywheel bolts.




2. Place the engine flywheel in position on the crankshaft.
3. Loosely install a bolt at the top and bottom of the bolt circle allowing the engine flywheel to hang in position.




4. Install the J 44214 - holder to the engine block.
5. Install the remaining engine flywheel bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Tighten the engine flywheel bolts.

1. Tighten the engine flywheel retaining bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
2. Tighten the engine flywheel retaining bolts an additional 50 degrees using the J 45059 - meter.