3. Engine Flywheel Removal

Engine Flywheel Removal

Special Tools

J 42386-A - Flywheel Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.





Note: For manual transmission applications, note the position and direction of the engine flywheel before removal. The flywheel does not use a locating pin for alignment. Mark or scribe the end of the crankshaft and the flywheel before component removal. The existing manual transmission engine flywheel must be installed to the original position and direction. The engine flywheel will not initially seat against the crankshaft flange, but will be pulled onto the crankshaft by the engine flywheel bolts. This procedure requires a 3 stage tightening process.

1. Mark or scribe the end of the crankshaft and the manual transmission flywheel. Refer to Engine Balancing Procedures.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the J 42386-A - flywheel holding tool and bolts.
Use 1 M10 -1.5 x 120 mm and 1 M10 -1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten the J 42386-A - flywheel holding tool and bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




3. Remove the flywheel bolts.
4. Remove the manual transmission flywheel.




5. Note the location of the manual transmission flywheel balance weights, if applicable. Refer to Engine Balancing Procedures.




6. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate bolts (1).
7. Remove the automatic transmission flex plate (2).
8. Remove the J 42386-A - flywheel holding tool