Flywheel: Service and Repair
Engine Flywheel Replacement
Special Tools
* J 38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder
* J 45059 Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
1. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, remove the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
2. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the clutch. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Using the J 38122-A , hold the crankshaft balancer.
Note: 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.
4. Remove and discard the automatic transaxle flywheel bolts, if equipped.
Note: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.
5. Remove the automatic transaxle flywheel, if equipped.
Note: 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.
6. Remove and discard the manual transaxle flywheel bolts, if equipped.
Note: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.
7. Remove the manual transaxle flywheel, if equipped.
8. 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 manual transaxle flywheel, if equipped.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the NEW manual transaxle flywheel bolts, if equipped.
Tighten the bolts to 53 Nm (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059 .
3. Install the automatic transaxle flywheel, if equipped.
4. Install the NEW automatic transaxle flywheel bolts, if equipped.
Tighten the bolts to 53 Nm (39 lb ft) plus an additional 25 degrees using the J 45059 .
5. Remove the J 38122-A .
6. If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the clutch. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, install the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Removal and Replacement).